Following the recent attack on Venezuela and the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump has reportedly ordered his special forces commanders to draw up a plan for the invasion of Greenland. Senior military figures, however, appear unconvinced about the idea due to concerns over its legality and political feasibility.
A report in The Mail, citing sources, reveals that the US President, led by political adviser Stephen Miller, wants to move quickly to seize the island before Russia or China makes a move. The Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) has been asked by Trump to prepare an invasion plan, according to the source. After the capture of Maduro, Trump has frequently been speaking of taking over Greenland.
Trump’s threat to Greenland
At a recently held meeting with oil company executives at the White House, Trump said, “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not. Because if we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbour.”
Trump also addressed the fears raised by Denmark, saying, “I’m a fan of Denmark, too, I have to tell you. And you know, they’ve been very nice to me…But you know, the fact that they had a boat land there 500 years ago doesn’t mean that they own the land.”
Notably, Trump talks about seizing Greenland autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark with a population of 57,000—despite already having military presence on the island under a 1951 agreement.
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