"Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered a scathing critique of President Donald Trump's threats to take Greenland in a Senate floor speech Wednesday, warning him that it would be an unprecedented act of self-harm and more disastrous for his legacy than the withdrawal from Afghanistan during President Joe Biden's term. Trump's rhetoric directed at the autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark has escalated as his second term has progressed, including social media posts declaring that acquiring Greenland was vital for the U.S."
"Officials from Greenland, Denmark, and multiple NATO countries have loudly rejected Trump's demands for Greenland, citing its long history with Denmark, the lack of interest by Greenlanders in joining the U.S., and its status as a NATO member. Nonetheless, Trump has been undeterred, even publicly floating the idea of taking military action despite how overwhelmingly unpopular that would be with the American public."
Threats by President Donald Trump to seize Greenland have escalated during his second term, including social media claims that acquiring Greenland is vital for the U.S. Officials from Greenland, Denmark, and multiple NATO countries have rejected U.S. claims, citing Greenland's ties to Denmark, Greenlanders' lack of interest in joining the U.S., and Greenland's NATO membership. Public opinion strongly opposes taking Greenland, with only 17% supporting acquisition and 4% supporting military force; even among Republicans only 8% favor invasion. Several NATO allies are deploying troops to Greenland as a show of solidarity against the rhetoric.
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