Trump’s calls to seize Greenland ignite fresh criticism from Republican party
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump's renewed calls for the US to acquire Greenland have sparked criticism from Republican senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, who warn that such actions could harm US economic interests and strain the NATO alliance.
- Both senators condemned Trump's threatened tariffs on European countries, including Denmark, arguing these measures alienate key allies and could play into Russian interests by destabilizing NATO.
- Vice President Mike Pence and House Republican Michael McCaul echoed concerns that a military intervention or coercive action in Greenland could fracture NATO and damage longstanding alliances.
- Trump defends the push for control over Greenland citing national security concerns related to Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, while some Republicans, like Rand Paul, dismiss the urgency of the issue.
