US President Donald Trump has allegedly tasked the Joint Special Operations Command with developing a plan for a potential invasion of Greenland, Daily Mail reports.
According to sources, Trump’s advisors believe it is necessary to act swiftly to establish control over the island before other global powers do. One of the main proponents of this idea is reportedly White House domestic security advisor Stephen Miller.
It is also reported that the White House is inspired by the recent US operation in Venezuela, during which former President Nicolás Maduro was captured. This success is seen as proof that rapid and decisive actions can yield results in other regions of the world.
Military Opposition
At the same time, US military leadership is reportedly skeptical of the idea. Generals emphasize that an invasion of Greenland would be illegal and would not receive Congressional approval.
One diplomatic source even described Trump’s initiative as “crazy” and noted that military officials are trying to redirect the president’s attention to other projects.
“We Don’t Want to Be Americans”
The Greenlandic Parliament decided to hold an extraordinary session following President Trump’s statements about a possible takeover of the Arctic island, Reuters reports. The date of the session has not yet been announced.
Leaders of Greenland’s parliament issued a joint statement: “We do not want to be Americans, we do not want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders.”
Canada Fears Becoming Trump’s Next “Target”
Canada has expressed concern that it could become the next focus of US President Donald Trump following high-profile operations in Venezuela and recent threats regarding Greenland, Bloomberg reports.
Previously, Trump repeatedly referred to Canada as the “51st state,” which officials in Ottawa view as a worrying signal.
Most analysts doubt that the US would launch a full-scale invasion of Canada. However, economic pressure—such as changes to the USMCA trade agreement or new tariffs—remains a real risk. Around 70% of Canadian exports go to the US, making the country particularly vulnerable.
Conclusion
Donald Trump’s plans for potential control over Greenland, along with his attention to Canada, highlight growing tensions between the US and its allies and neighbors. The president’s initiatives face resistance both within US military circles and among local governments, particularly in Greenland.
While a full-scale military invasion of Canada seems unlikely, economic and political pressure remains a real threat to Ottawa, especially given the high level of trade with the US. The situation underscores global security challenges and the need for decisive action to prevent escalating tensions in the Arctic and North America.
