Trump asks army chiefs to prepare Greenland invasion plan, faces resistance from generals
World
M
Moneycontrol11-01-2026, 10:53

Trump's Greenland Invasion Plan Faces Strong Resistance from US Generals

  • US President Donald Trump directed special forces to prepare contingency plans for a Greenland invasion.
  • The proposal met strong resistance from senior US military officials, including the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who deem it illegal.
  • Advisers like Stephen Miller advocate for securing Greenland to counter Russian or Chinese influence in the Arctic.
  • Trump publicly stated the US would 'do something' if a deal wasn't reached, citing national security concerns.
  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that a forced seizure would mean the 'end of NATO'.

Why It Matters: Trump's controversial Greenland invasion plan faces internal military and international opposition.

More like this

Loading more articles...