GOP Rep Introduces Bill to Annex Greenland as US State

Is seizing Greenland essential for security against Arctic threats, or would it destroy NATO and justify authoritarian land grabs?

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GOP Rep Introduces Bill to Annex Greenland as US State

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Above: A view of traditional Greenlandic houses seen in near-dark conditions in Nuuk, Greenland, on Jan. 11. Image credit: Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu/Getty Images

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Pro-Trump narrative

Acquiring Greenland isn't optional; it's essential for national security as Russian and Chinese warships flood Arctic waterways that Greenland can't defend with its minimal capabilities. Modern weaponry and opening ice routes make control of this mineral-rich territory critical for international security, and relying on Denmark to protect American interests simply isn't viable when adversaries are positioning destroyers and submarines throughout the region.

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Anti-Trump narrative

Seizing Greenland would destroy NATO, end decades of alliance with Denmark, and provide justification for every authoritarian land grab worldwide while accomplishing nothing that couldn't be achieved through existing agreements. Any invasion lacking congressional approval represents a flagrant breach of constitutional authority and international law, potentially triggering catastrophic diplomatic and legal consequences for America's global standing.

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