Trump shifts Greenland plans amid impeachment risk — Reuters
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The US administration has abandoned the idea of seizing Greenland due to the threat of impeachment against President Donald Trump, Reuters reports.
Since early January, Donald Trump and members of his team have been increasingly mentioning the possible use of force against Greenland.
Politicians from both American parties have expressed concern that Trump could carry out a military operation on the island without congressional approval, following a scenario similar to that in Venezuela.
Lawmakers have communicated these concerns to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other White House officials. According to Reuters, Republicans warned the administration that if the US invades Greenland, the president could be impeached.
Background
Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland is crucial to US national security, stressing that otherwise, Russia or China could gain control of the island.
At the same time, on January 22, during talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, he reached an agreement on a plan for Greenland, the details of which were not disclosed.
According to Axios, this agreement may provide for an increased US military presence on the island, as well as certain advantages for the US in the field of mineral extraction.
Europe's reaction
Against this backdrop, a limited but symbolic contingent of NATO forces was deployed to the island. At the same time, Trump announced his intention to impose tariffs on countries that openly supported Denmark, but his statements, in particular his warning to Europe about its military presence in the region, went virtually unheeded.
Also yesterday, January 25, NATO launched its largest military exercises of 2026, Steadfast Dart, aimed at practicing the rapid deployment of troops and equipment in the event of a possible Russian attack on the Baltic states or Poland.
