Republicans in the US Congress have publicly opposed Trump`s ideas regarding Greenland.
Opposition is growing in the US Congress to President Donald Trump's statements about a possible takeover of Greenland. Despite the fact that the head of the White House publicly speaks of his readiness to act by any means necessary, some Republicans openly call such ideas unacceptable and dangerous for American alliances. This was reported by The Public https://thepublic.info/ with reference to Politico.
Senator Tom Tillis said that in the event of a real threat of military action, lawmakers from both parties would be able to pass a resolution on war powers and override the presidential veto. According to him, any attempt to illegally seize territory would require mandatory approval by Congress.
Congressman Don Bacon was even harsher, calling Trump's interest in Greenland the dumbest idea he had ever heard. He also suggested that a military scenario could result in impeachment proceedings.
At the same time, American lawmakers are trying to reassure their allies. A bipartisan delegation from the House of Representatives and the Senate travelled to Copenhagen to convey Congress's position to the Danish and Greenlandic leadership. Senator Lisa Murkowski, one of the key figures on Arctic issues, stressed that Greenland should be viewed as an ally, not an asset.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune also acknowledged that there is no support in Congress for options involving the use of force. Former Republican leader Mitch McConnell went even further, calling a possible military operation against Greenland an act of strategic self-destruction that could destroy relations within NATO.
Democrats are already preparing new initiatives to limit the president's military powers, including with regard to Greenland. At the same time, some Republicans recognise that it is currently difficult for them to introduce preventive mechanisms and hope that Trump himself will understand the lack of support on Capitol Hill.
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