An alarming statement from a Danish Member of Parliament suggests that if the US were to consider invading Greenland, nobody would be immune from the consequences. This warning comes amidst concerns about a potentially aggressive approach driven by the “America First” agenda of the Donald Trump administration.
Rasmus Jarlov raised the alarm in response to repeated threats from Trump regarding the annexation of Greenland, a region that falls under Danish jurisdiction. The argument put forward by Trump and his officials is that Greenland, being geographically closer to the US than Denmark, holds strategic importance for national security.
Currently, the US has the authority to deploy troops in Greenland and benefits from favorable agreements for resource extraction. However, there has been a reduction in US military presence on Greenland since the conclusion of the Cold War.
Despite historical alliances, Trump’s rhetoric towards the NATO ally has taken on a more assertive and colonialist tone. Jarlov cautioned that any European nation with territories in the Americas, such as the UK, could potentially face similar threats of invasion if Trump follows through on his aggressive intentions.
Jarlov emphasized the need for concern among European nations with overseas interests in the Americas, including the UK, in light of the treatment of Greenland by the US. He highlighted the unpredictability of American aggression and the potential risks it poses to peaceful nations like Denmark and Greenland.
In a recent development, after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Trump proudly declared a new era under what he termed the “Donroe Doctrine,” a reinterpretation of the historic “Monroe Doctrine” asserting US dominance in the Western Hemisphere over European powers.
Regarding the potential invasion of Greenland, Jarlov expressed strong opposition, describing it as a ludicrous and unnecessary scenario that would lead to severe self-inflicted harm. He suggested that rather than direct military action, the US might attempt to influence public opinion in Greenland through economic means, a tactic he deemed unacceptable.
According to a survey by pollster Verian in January 2025, only six percent of Greenlanders favored leaving Denmark to join the US, with the majority expressing a strong preference to remain under Danish sovereignty. This sentiment underscores the lack of popular support for Greenland’s incorporation into the US.
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