politics
January 22, 2026
Greenlanders told to prepare for potential US invasion
Greenland has unveiled plans for a task force aimed at preparing residents for a potential US attack
TL;DR
- Greenland's leader advises residents to prepare for potential disruptions, including the possibility of a US attack.
- The Greenland government plans to create a task force and recommend residents stock up on food for five days.
- President Trump has expressed a desire to acquire Greenland, citing national security and counteracting Russian and Chinese influence.
- Trump has not ruled out the use of force and has threatened tariffs on European nations opposing his plan.
- Denmark has deployed additional troops to Greenland as part of an exercise in response to Trump's statements.
- Danish and Greenlandic politicians deny immediate Russian or Chinese threats and are open to discussing security cooperation, but not sovereignty transfer.
- European leaders warn that a US attack on a NATO member would endanger the alliance.
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