US Senators Reject Trump's Plan to Use Military Force in Greenland, Warn of 'Substantial Opposition'
A group of Republican senators has publicly vowed to resist any US attempt to seize control of Greenland by military force, as diplomatic efforts with Denmark remain stalled. The warning came after President Donald Trump openly threatened to use force to secure the remote island nation.
"We have coequal branches of government, and I believe that there is a sufficient number of members who are concerned about this," said Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), one of the lawmakers set to meet with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday. The meeting aims to reassure Denmark of Republican opposition to any military intervention.
Tillis' stance was echoed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who warned that using force in Greenland would "incinerate" ties with NATO allies, making America's presence in the Arctic "impossible." Senator James Lankford (R-OK) was similarly blunt, stating that Greenland is an ally of Denmark and that military action would be "unacceptable."
Not all Republican senators shared this sentiment, however. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) suggested that a resolution could be reached through diplomatic negotiations, while Roger Wicker (R-MS) urged cooperation with Denmark.
The threat of military force was not taken lightly by Greenland's foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt, who became tearful after meeting with US officials at the White House. The situation remains tense, with Trump repeatedly stating that he wants to seize control of Greenland "the easy way" - or else use force.
The standoff highlights the deepening rift between the US and Denmark over Greenland's future. While some US lawmakers are sympathetic to Trump's ambitions, many others appear unwilling to back such an aggressive approach, setting up a potential showdown with the Danish government.
A group of Republican senators has publicly vowed to resist any US attempt to seize control of Greenland by military force, as diplomatic efforts with Denmark remain stalled. The warning came after President Donald Trump openly threatened to use force to secure the remote island nation.
"We have coequal branches of government, and I believe that there is a sufficient number of members who are concerned about this," said Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), one of the lawmakers set to meet with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday. The meeting aims to reassure Denmark of Republican opposition to any military intervention.
Tillis' stance was echoed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who warned that using force in Greenland would "incinerate" ties with NATO allies, making America's presence in the Arctic "impossible." Senator James Lankford (R-OK) was similarly blunt, stating that Greenland is an ally of Denmark and that military action would be "unacceptable."
Not all Republican senators shared this sentiment, however. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) suggested that a resolution could be reached through diplomatic negotiations, while Roger Wicker (R-MS) urged cooperation with Denmark.
The threat of military force was not taken lightly by Greenland's foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt, who became tearful after meeting with US officials at the White House. The situation remains tense, with Trump repeatedly stating that he wants to seize control of Greenland "the easy way" - or else use force.
The standoff highlights the deepening rift between the US and Denmark over Greenland's future. While some US lawmakers are sympathetic to Trump's ambitions, many others appear unwilling to back such an aggressive approach, setting up a potential showdown with the Danish government.
. On one hand, I can see why some of them would want to support Trump's plan - Greenland is a strategic location and could potentially be a game-changer for the US in the Arctic region. But on the other hand, I think they're right to be cautious about using military force 
. We need to consider the potential consequences, not just for Denmark but also for NATO allies and our own reputation as a global leader 
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. I think that's a good approach - it shows that we're willing to listen to other perspectives and work towards a solution that works for everyone 
. Still, Trump's repeated threats of force are worrying 
. Can't we just try to talk this out instead of resorting to aggression? 
cant say im surprised tho, thats just trump being trump. but what im really wondering is what will happen next? will danish prime minester mette frederiksen be able to keep her country safe from us aggression? or will trumps tantrum end in disaster???
anyway guess what? sounds like not all republicans agree with him on this one, like susan collins said maybe they can just talk it out instead of going to war 
hope trump doesn't go through with the whole military invasion thing 
anyway its good to see some republicans standing up against him, senator tillis and mcconnell are totally on point 
lets hope they can keep the peace with denmark and avoid any more drama 
so trump thinks he can just take over greenland by force?! like what is this even 2025 and we're already living in a movie where world leaders are trying to muscle in on each other's territory 
susan collins is like "let's talk things through" while roger wicker is all about cooperation. but greenland's foreign minister got emotional after meeting with trump... i don't blame her tbh 
this whole thing just feels so tense and unpredictable 
. it's about time someone stood up to trump and his wild plans 
. can we just get back to normal politics already? 
anyway, this is just a big reminder that diplomacy is always the best option 
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. I mean, can't we just have a civilized conversation about it? 
Using military force is never a good idea, especially when there are other ways to resolve conflicts. Diplomacy is always the best first step, don't you think? 
I'm not sure how that's going to play out in real life. Are we really willing to risk a confrontation with Denmark and potentially destabilize the entire region? 
, but at the same time, we need to make sure everyone is on the same page before we start talking about military action. Let's not rush into anything that could put our relationships with other countries at risk 
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so this is what happens when you try to play geopolitics like a toddler... who does trump think he is? 
sending his goons over there and expecting everyone else to just roll over? Newsflash, donkey: being in charge doesn't mean you can just force your way into someone's backyard. Denmark has got some serious cojones if they're actually gonna stand up to the big guy... 
That's just a recipe for disaster. What's next, sending troops in without even consulting our allies? 
It's a recipe for disaster, if you ask me. 
I'm not saying Trump doesn't have some valid concerns about the Arctic region 
, but using force to get ahead is never the answer 
. It just leads to more problems down the line 
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