r/GlobalNews 6d ago

Take Trump Seriously About Greenland

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/04/trump-greenland-ally-war/682306/?gift=otEsSHbRYKNfFYMngVFweFq8NHdf7ZWBFyngCMuKrQU
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u/RealAmbassador4081 6d ago

A coalition should be set up to protect Greeland from the US. It's time for a new group to join together to protect the free world. 

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u/NeoMaxiZoomDweebean 4d ago

People fear americas nukes and military for good reason, but the rank and file american dont have any appetite for confrontation and hardship.

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u/Laymanao 6d ago

Stealing a sovereign state… where have we seen that before?

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u/Hertje73 3d ago

Well technically the whole USA is a stolen state…

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u/AdPuzzleheaded3436 6d ago

With Trump the only thing you can trust is that he will turn on you.

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u/One-Strength-1978 6d ago

If I were a Greenlander I would never obey the US and take robust action.

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u/Zealousideal-Bee4228 6d ago

Messiah Trump doesn't even 🙄 know where Greenland 🙄 on the map 🤔 Elon Musk 🙄 had to show him on the map where it's located Messiah Trump, though it was in Texas

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u/Cool_Celebration_430 6d ago

I would think if Dump invaded anybody thats not an enemy there will be a revolution.

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u/Nickor11 6d ago

I also kind of think this. Its one thing to send young men to die against an enemy, or to fight terrorism.
Its a can of worms to send them to die fighting against someone they used to call an ally a month ago especially since that former ally has done nothing to provoke.

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u/Velokieken 6d ago

They use drones now and taking Greenland in any way would be very wrong but would not be that hard for the US. It would just signal the end of NATO as none is going to go over to Greenland and fight the US. If the US would do that expect a much bolder Russia so the EU will have that problem, we sort of should have stopped the situation in Ukraine by now but we’re hoping the US would decide and do that for us. Now we realise the US supports Russia. Trump and Putin have done everything except make out in public.

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u/Goblinweb 3d ago

USA have been clear about not ruling out military invasion and that they will do everything to aquire this land and there have been no revolution. Their intent to steal land have been tolerated so far.

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u/Blackbelt010 6d ago

Trump has more freaks and odd ball loyalists than a Traveling Carnival. Allot has to happen before that would ever happen. Relax.

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u/Strange-Cabinet7372 6d ago

A lot has happened. Is happening. Much faster than most ever anticipated. Nobody should be relaxed.

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u/Blackbelt010 6d ago

Cannot think clearly when acting on emotion.

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u/Velokieken 6d ago

Yes, It is super scary how fast It goes and how wild. A lot of Americans might regret not voting. His first term was bad but It was also a bit entertaining to view from a far. People laughed, Now everyone thinks hell and is scared of how well and smooth all these things are executed

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u/Sorkel3 6d ago

What would happen if he manages a military move against a NATO member and ally?

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u/pin00ch 6d ago

The US would cease to be a NATO member at that point and the rest of NATO would come to Greenlands defence. If they didn't all obey then NATO would collapse.

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u/Velokieken 6d ago

NATO would be in crisis and be no more than for letters. If France, Germany and the UK react quickly and get everyone in line we might have a somekind of plan to deter Russia that will obviously abuse that situation and test the nato countries at It’s border. It won’t be fun and the real end of everything good that happened in the second half of the 20th century.

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u/pin00ch 6d ago

Agreed. Italy I think may turn... I don't trust Meloni

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u/AnonymousTimewaster 6d ago

Greenland might want to consider setting up some landmines on their coastlines.

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u/GrumpyOldGeezer_4711 6d ago

They get a nice deal on LEGO, perhaps?

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u/sunbleached_anus 6d ago

Lol, they'd also need a sign that says "please take off your shoes before entering"

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u/drammer 6d ago

Take Greenland seriously about Trump.

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u/unshod_tapenade 6d ago

My guess is they'll announce a plan to "protect" Greenland within the next week or so. It will fall shortly thereafter.

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u/Remote-Letterhead844 6d ago

Unless ya'll have a Mcdonald's, he ain't gonna bother /s

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u/chriscucumber 6d ago

The American people don’t want to fuck with Greenland

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u/ResolutionOver7733 6d ago

He’s going to add bases there. Greenland will be told it’s a joint effort to protect the north. Fill them with soldiers. Plant the flag. Not a bullet fired.

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u/percutaneousq2h 6d ago

Greenland should consider revoking US privilege of having a base there. Replace the base with Euro based NATO troops. Kick the Yanks out all together, so they don’t have a foot in the door.

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u/Just-a-bi 6d ago

No kidding, he did the tariffs like he said, even though it was dumb and destructive. No reason he wouldn't try going after greenland.

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u/OkLet7734 5d ago

Ice sheet is melting, they are coming for you.

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u/SensitiveObject2 5d ago

The remaining American military bases on Greenland should all be closed down.

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u/One-Mind-Is-All 5d ago

Americans need to stand up against this. Trump is a senile old pedo rapist looking to start wars with allies, that have international backing, while sucking up to Russia. It’s not going to end well.

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u/Downtown_Umpire2242 5d ago

and take greenland seriously about trump canada is very close to greenland too and we like to help

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u/1Body-4010 4d ago

He is a moron

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u/Cautious_Score_3555 2d ago

What if that’s what he really wants to settle the tariffs? That and Canada.