Mike Pence joins growing number of Republicans opposing Trump over Greenland
Trump loses another long-time ally’s support over demand for Greenland
- Donald Trump's administration is intensifying efforts to acquire Greenland, citing US national security interests, with threats of military force and imposing tariffs on Denmark.
- Mike Pence and other prominent Republicans have publicly criticised the president's aggressive tactics, warning they risk fracturing NATO alliances and are potentially unconstitutional.
- European nations, including Denmark, the UK, and France, have condemned Trump's approach, with France's President Macron comparing the threats to Russia's actions in Ukraine.
- The White House recently met with Danish and Greenlander emissaries, which Europeans described as unproductive, leading to Trump announcing a 10 per cent tariff on Denmark.
- Both American public opinion and Greenlanders largely oppose the acquisition, with polls showing minimal support for the plan in either region.