Republican dissent as key figures warn Trump against Greenland pursuit
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Several congressional Republicans have openly opposed President Trump’s renewed interest in taking control of Greenland, citing concerns about the island’s sovereignty and the potential damage to US alliances, particularly with Denmark and NATO.
- Senator Thom Tillis called the idea “absurd” and emphasized Greenland’s historically pro-American stance, while Congressman Don Bacon warned that pursuing the takeover could end Trump’s presidency due to Republican opposition.
- Former Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell compared seizing Greenland to the unpopular Afghanistan withdrawal, warning it would destroy trust with allies without improving US Arctic access.
- European countries have expressed alarm, with troops from several nations arriving in Greenland as a show of support, while meetings between US officials and Greenland/Danish representatives failed to change Trump’s demands.
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