Trump Asks Senior Commanders to Draw Up Greenland Invasion Plan
The American president has persistently pursued control over Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, justifying his position through national security imperatives and countering perceived threats from Russia and China. Trump has explicitly refused to dismiss military force as an option for seizing the Arctic island, creating profound friction with European NATO partners who have unified in support of Denmark.
Sources told media that Trump instructed the Joint Special Operations Command to draft invasion strategies, though the Joint Chiefs of Staff are resisting, contending such action would violate legal frameworks and lack Congressional authorization. One insider revealed to the publication that top military brass "have tried to distract Trump by talking about less controversial measures," including a "strike on Iran."
The publication indicated that the Greenland seizure campaign is championed by multiple Trump advisers, notably political strategist Stephen Miller, who gained momentum following Washington's recent Venezuelan incursion and now advocate rapid action to claim the territory before Russian or Chinese intervention.
A diplomatic source cautioned that military action could precipitate "the destruction of NATO from the inside." The source elaborated that certain "European officials suspect this is the real aim of the hardline MAGA faction around Trump… Occupying Greenland could force the Europeans to abandon NATO. If Trump wants to end NATO, this might be the most convenient way to do it."
British diplomatic officials quoted by media have theorized that Trump perceives the Greenland gambit as political theater to divert American electorate attention from economic conditions preceding mid-term elections. One source suggested Trump might adopt an aggressive posture initially before pivoting toward negotiated settlement.
Meanwhile, media disclosed that European NATO members are deliberating potential Greenland deployments, encompassing military personnel, naval vessels, and aviation assets, aimed at Arctic defense while addressing Trump's security anxieties.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
