GOP Rep. McCaul says a US invasion of Greenland would mean 'war with NATO itself'
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Key Points:
- Republican Rep. Michael McCaul warned that any U.S. military intervention to acquire Greenland would conflict with NATO allies and could potentially dissolve the alliance, as the U.S. already has treaty rights for military access to the island.
- McCaul emphasized that while purchasing Greenland is an option, a military invasion would violate NATO's Article 5 and provoke a war with allied nations, noting no current willingness from Greenland or Denmark to sell.
- Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen accused President Trump of using national security as a pretext for a land grab to exploit Greenland's resources, highlighting that Denmark and Greenland have assured the U.S. of security cooperation without the need for invasion.
- Van Hollen urged Congress to use the
