He emphasized that the U.S. is considering acquisition—not leasing—and warned, “If we don’t do it, Russia or China will, and that’s not going to happen while I’m president.”
Over the weekend, reports suggested Trump’s advisors cautioned against military action. Yet, according to insiders, he has asked the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to prepare a potential invasion plan.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff are reportedly questioning the legality of such a move. Sources suggest Congress would likely reject it. One insider told the Daily Mail that advisors are trying to redirect Trump toward other military priorities, like monitoring Russian “ghost ships” or Iran operations.
A diplomatic source described the generals’ reaction: “They think the Greenland plan is crazy and illegal. They’re treating it like dealing with a five-year-old.”
The bottom line: Greenland’s status, NATO obligations, and U.S.-European relations all hang in the balance, while Trump’s rhetoric keeps the world watching.
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