Advisors Attempt to Steer Trump Away
Speaking anonymously, one source told the Mail on Sunday that Trump’s advisors have attempted to redirect his focus.
Rather than military action in Greenland, they reportedly suggested less controversial alternatives.
These included intercepting Russian “ghost ships”—a shadow fleet used by Moscow to evade Western sanctions—or launching a strike on Iran.
Another source described a Greenland invasion as the “worst case scenario,” warning it could amount to the “destruction of NATO from the inside.”
Fears of NATO Collapse
Some European officials believe Greenland may be central to a broader geopolitical strategy.
According to one source, occupying Greenland could force European nations to abandon NATO altogether.
“Since Congress would not allow Trump to exit NATO,” the source said, “occupying Greenland could force the Europeans to abandon NATO. If Trump wants to end NATO, this might be the most convenient way to do it.”
Such a move would immediately trigger NATO’s collective defense obligations.
Should Trump act, the alliance would be legally required to defend one of its members.
Trump has previously claimed personal responsibility for NATO’s survival.
