Republicans and Democrats try to contain Trump's Greenland aggression
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Republican lawmakers are actively opposing President Trump's threats to take possession of Greenland, emphasizing the importance of NATO and diplomatic engagement with Denmark and Greenland.
- Senators, including Republicans Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, have traveled to Denmark to de-escalate tensions and discuss military and economic cooperation in the Arctic region.
- Trump announced a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations opposing his Greenland plans, escalating trade tensions despite bipartisan congressional efforts to block military action against Denmark’s territory.
- Lawmakers are considering legislation to prohibit the use of defense funds for attacking or occupying NATO allies' territories without consent, while Democrats push war powers resolutions to require congressional approval for military actions.
- Some Republicans criticize Trump's Greenland approach as reckless
