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Trump Reportedly Ordered Plans for Greenland Invasion

Published January 11, 2026, 12:10
Trump Reportedly Ordered Plans for Greenland Invasion

According to international media reports, former US President Donald Trump expressed interest in potentially acquiring or invading Greenland, requesting senior military commanders to prepare invasion plans. Trump is said to be concerned about the growing presence of Russia and China in the Arctic region and believes that taking control of Greenland is necessary for US security. However, the Joint Chiefs of Staff oppose the move, considering it illegal and lacking the necessary support from Congress. The leaders of Greenland's political parties have expressed their opposition to a potential US takeover of the island, stating their desire to remain Greenlandic and not American or Danish. The situation has caused concern in European capitals and has put NATO in a difficult position, as it has not issued a public statement confirming the territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland. Trump has criticized Denmark for failing to adequately protect and invest in the security of Greenland, despite the increasing Russian and Chinese activity in the area. The White House has stated that military action is one option, alongside purchase or other methods of taking control. A potential invasion or annexation of Greenland by the US could lead to a conflict between allies within NATO and question the mutual defense clause of Article 5.