Diplomats have reportedly run through what they call an « escalatory scenario, » in which Trump could use military force or political pressure to break Greenland’s ties with Denmark.
Trump has ordered his special forces chiefs to prepare plans for the invasion of Greenland, though senior military leaders are pushing back against the idea, The Mail on Sunday reported. Sources claim policy hardliners around the president, led by adviser Stephen Miller, have been encouraged by the recent operation to capture Venezuela’s leader, Nicolás Maduro.
They are desperate to act swiftly to take control of the island before Russia or China can increase their influence there. British diplomats believe Trump is also motivated by a desire to divert public attention from concerns about the US economy ahead of this year’s midterm elections, which could see Democrats regain control of Congress.
Marching Toward Greenland
However, such a drastic step would place him on a collision course with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and could effectively trigger the breakdown of NATO. Sources say that the president has requested the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to develop plans for the operation, but the proposal is facing strong opposition from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who argue that an invasion would be unlawful and would not receive congressional support.
