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Senate Republicans Push Back on Trump’s Aspirations to Seize Greenland

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Catie EdmondsonJanuary 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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In January 2026, a group of Senate Republicans publicly opposed President Trump's aspirations to acquire Greenland, a territory belonging to Denmark. The opposition arose after Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed lawmakers of Trump's plans to potentially buy or seize the island. Senators Rand Paul and Thom Tillis voiced strong disapproval of using military force or intimidation to take control of Greenland. Senator Tillis specifically criticized comments made by Stephen Miller, a top aide to President Trump, regarding the U.S.'s "right" to take over Greenland. Former majority leader Mitch McConnell released a statement emphasizing the existing strategic access the U.S. has through cooperation with Arctic allies.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Kentucky ×240% North Carolina ×240% NATO 50% Mitch McConnell 50% Marco Rubio 60% Denmark 60% Stephen Miller ×260% Thom Tillis ×270% Rand Paul ×270% United States ×580% Donald Trump ×490% Greenland ×9100%

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greenland 100% united states 80% senate republicans 70% military action 60% denmark 50% sovereignty 50% executive measures 40% nato 40%

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New York Times - World
Political Lean
Center-Left (-0.30)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Greenland

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