Katie Britt breaks from Trump on this part of his Greenland plan
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Key Points:
- Republican Senator Katie Britt opposes military action to seize Greenland, emphasizing Denmark as a key NATO ally and warning against invasion or ground troops on the island.
- Britt acknowledges the strategic importance of Greenland for U.S. security, citing concerns about growing threats from China and Russia in the region.
- Other Republican senators, including Thom Tillis, John Thune, and Jerry Moran, have also expressed opposition to military intervention, with some calling for Senate authorization before any long-term action.
- While some Republicans like Ted Cruz support acquiring Greenland, polling indicates a majority of both Republicans and Democrats oppose military involvement to seize the territory.
- European allies have voiced concerns amid President Trump's aggressive rhetoric and threats of tariffs against nations opposing U.S. control
