By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Following Donald Trump’s renewed threats to annex Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that a US attack on a NATO ally would effectively end the alliance and post-World War II security. Greenland’s strategic importance, due to its location and mineral resources, fuels Washington’s interest, yet Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has directly rejected any annexation plans. The EU and other allies have expressed support for Denmark and Greenland’s sovereignty while emphasizing the importance of territorial integrity. These statements came after mounting tensions in the Arctic, as global superpowers vie for control of the region.
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Trump must give up ‘fantasies about annexation’, says Greenland’s PM, because this kind of talk is no longer some harmless bravado. It’s a direct challenge to the sovereignty and the existing legal frameworks that govern international relationships.
The potential consequences of such a move are truly significant. While Trump could theoretically seize Greenland in an afternoon, the repercussions would be devastating. The US risks alienating key allies like Canada, the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand. The United States could find itself isolated in a world where China and other nations are increasingly influential.
This is a scenario that some, perhaps the MAGA crowd, might dismiss as unimportant. However, as we move towards a more multi-polar world where the US is not the only player, such isolation is a dangerous path to tread. The idea of “America First” could quickly become “America Alone,” a situation where allies turn their backs when the US needs assistance.
The recent actions and statements from Trump and his cohort suggest that this isn’t just a fantasy. His attacks on Venezuela, threats against Mexico, Colombia, Cuba, Canada and Panama, give cause for concern. The world might see this as a strategic move by the US, potentially cheered on by nations like China and Russia, who would relish seeing the US isolated. Some observers believe the US is employing a “boiling frog strategy,” gradually increasing the intensity of its statements to condition Europe to the idea.
Europe must abandon soft diplomacy and verbal condemnation and embrace real actions to send a strong message. Waiting for the situation to play out without a response is not an option. If the world wants to avoid the annexation of Greenland, and the destabilization of other countries, now is the time to act. Venezuela is his testing ground, if there is no major pushback there, he may just keep going.
The reality is, it’s a terrifying possibility. The fear of military conflict with the US might prevent meaningful opposition, despite the enormous damage such a move would inflict on American diplomacy and its economy. It would shatter NATO.
One can only hope that there are generals and decision-makers in the US who recognize the sheer insanity of this and would try to stop it. As the world becomes increasingly fractured, the implications of such actions could be disastrous.
Trump’s focus on Greenland is designed to distract from other issues, such as the redacted Epstein files. Talking about annexation isn’t just empty words; it’s a direct assault on international law and sovereignty. The Prime Minister of Greenland is right to be publicly vocal on this issue.
Of course, with Trump, it’s often about fantasy. His sick and twisted fantasies drive him. This is a man who seems to operate in a realm of make-believe. The fact is, he will proceed with it because it forces NATO to choose between war with the US or its own dissolution. That benefits Putin.
The most effective strategy would be to make deals rather than trying to seize control. The US could make agreements with Denmark and Greenland for access to strategic resources and to expand military presence. Both of those options could be negotiated.
The question of annexation reveals how the US might create problems for Europe, a scenario that would not be the best. The US has a long history of creating chaos in Europe, and they would do it again, with the aim to weaken both sides and then come in with a new Marshall Plan and take more money. The world leaders must come out and fight one on one.
It’s about making America go away. It’s about a situation that makes the world stand the idiotic brain running like a train over international law. If there is one thing he’s good at, it’s forcing himself upon others without consent. Trump is good at making deals by just stealing, not trying to negotiate. The more the world says no, the more likely Trump is to do it.
He doesn’t want to negotiate with them, but steal from them. If his actions in Venezuela fails, that would put the brakes on other projects. He could be taken.
NATO needs to come to the rescue and make sure that this doesn’t happen. The US is moving in the North Atlantic. If they attempt to take over Greenland, they would move troops into the region.
The strategy that Trump might employ in the upcoming election is taking the longest road and taking the biggest economy.
There is a sense of fear, there is an expectation, and there is a lot of apprehension in the air. The situation could become worse.