This is reported by Reuters, citing sources.
According to the agency, the tension around Greenland intensified after an interview with Deputy head of the presidential administration Stephen Miller on CNN on January 5. Mr. Miller did not specifically answer a direct question about the possibility of seizing the island by force. After that, according to Reuters, Donald Trump himself and members of his administration began to talk more often about the use of force against Greenland.
Representatives of both parties in the United States also expressed concerns that Mr. Trump could conduct a military operation similar to Venezuela in Greenland without Congressional approval. The lawmakers shared their position on this issue with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other White House officials. The Republicans, according to Reuters, warned the administration of Donald Trump that in the event of a US military invasion of Greenland, they could impeach him.
The American president has repeatedly said that Greenland is necessary for the United States to ensure national security. Otherwise, Donald Trump explained, Russia or China would take control of the island. On January 22, at talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Mr. Trump agreed on a plan for Greenland, the details of which were not publicly disclosed. According to Axios, the agreement will allow the United States to strengthen its military presence on the island. In addition, the States may receive privileges for mining in Greenland. kommersant.ru.
