Donald Trump’s renewed remarks about Greenland have prompted swift resistance in Washington, with US senators introducing legislation aimed at preventing any unilateral attempt to acquire the territory.
Lawmakers backing the bill say it is designed to reinforce constitutional limits on presidential authority and ensure that Congress retains oversight over major foreign policy decisions. Supporters argue that territorial acquisition without legislative approval would breach long-standing legal norms and risk undermining the system of checks and balances.
Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, holds strategic importance due to its location in the Arctic, where competition over security, resources and shipping routes has intensified. Danish officials have repeatedly stated that Greenland is not for sale, and any suggestion otherwise has raised concerns among European partners and NATO allies.
The proposal has also triggered debate over international law, which prohibits the acquisition of territory by force or coercion. Critics warn that rhetoric suggesting otherwise could damage US credibility at a time of heightened global tension, particularly as conflicts in Europe and the Middle East strain alliance unity.
While the White House has not indicated any formal policy change, the congressional response underscores growing unease over unconventional foreign policy statements and their potential diplomatic consequences.
