US EditionTop 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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Donald Trump Is Bluffing on Annexing Greenland
Key Points and Summary – President Trump’s renewed call to “take control” of Greenland is being dismissed by experts as a strategic “bluff” with no military rationale. -The U.S. already enjoys full access to the vital Pituffik Space Base through a 70-year treaty with Denmark, meaning annexation would add “zero” to American defense capabilities. -Furthermore, […] The post Donald Trump Is Bluffing on Annexing Greenland appeared first on 19FortyFiv…
Senate’s Most Famous Stroke Victim Thinks President Dementia’s Greenland Fixation Is GREAT
Time for a dispatch from the only US senator who actually might could lose that dementia test to Donald Trump. One of the running themes of this week, besides the authoritarianism and the imperialism and the unrestrained Hitler-ness and the murder, is the irrepressible stupidity of the people committing these heinous acts. It’s a strange comfort knowing that our fascists are far stupider than every other fascists in human history, especially the…
'The Daily Show' reacts to Trump threatening to take over Greenland
With Greenland seemingly high on Donald Trump's shopping list, Daily Show host Ronnie Chieng spent some time on Wednesday reacting to the administration's stance on Denmark's territory."The point is, we need Greenland," says Chieng. "Why? For their freedom, or their oil, or for national defe— look, I don't remember what excuse we're using."After saying "this congressman, he'll explain it," Chieng brings up a clip of Rep. Andy Ogles describing th…
INFOGRAPHIES - The Republican President wishes to take control, including by force, of this autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty, arguing that the United States needs it for its security. An ambition far from unanimous among the Americans, including its electorate.
Trump faces widespread backlash over Greenland threats
US President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Greenland are sparking backlash among allies. His secretary of state will meet with Denmark’s and Greenland’s leaders over the issue soon. Internationally, the UK — usually keen to maintain warm relations with Trump — said the island should decide its own future, and joined other European nations in saying Greenland “belongs to its people.” US Republicans also voiced concern, with several telling Sema…
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