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Top Republican Leaders Reject Donald Trump’s Greenland Threats

Top Republican leaders reject President Trump's threats of military action to acquire Greenland, emphasizing diplomatic solutions and warning of risks to NATO and U.S. global standing.

  • On Jan. 6, 2026, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he does not see military action being an option in Greenland, and House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Congress will not send troops to seize the island.
  • President Donald Trump renewed calls this past week to acquire Greenland, framing it as a national security priority while White House aides left the military option available.
  • Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska urged seeing Greenland as an ally, while Sen. Thom Tillis and House Republicans including Rep. Blake Moore and Rep. Don Bacon stressed treaty respect and sovereignty.
  • Officials say such congressional measures could earn a vote soon as Sen. Ruben Gallego and Democratic lawmakers prepare war-powers resolutions to block any U.S. military invasion of Greenland.
  • Officials frame Greenland as key to deterring Russia and China, noting the recent Venezuela operation fueled speculation about similar tactics in Greenland.
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CNBC broke the news in United States on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
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