Senior generals push back as diplomats warn move could fracture NATO.
By Daily Mail
Washington/London: Former reports from The Mail on Sunday claim that President Donald Trump has asked his special forces commanders to draw up a plan for the invasion of Greenland, though senior military figures are resisting the proposal.
Sources say policy “hawks” around Trump, led by adviser Stephen Miller, were emboldened by the operation to capture Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro and now want to move quickly to secure Greenland before Russia or China makes a move.
British diplomats believe Trump may also be motivated by a desire to distract voters from economic concerns ahead of the mid‑term elections, where Democrats could seize control of Congress.
Analysts warn that such a dramatic step would put him at odds with UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and risk the collapse of NATO.
According to sources, Trump tasked the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) with preparing an invasion plan, but the Joint Chiefs of Staff are resisting, arguing it would be illegal and lack congressional support.
One source said generals have tried to deflect Trump by suggesting less controversial measures, such as intercepting Russian “ghost ships” used to evade sanctions or launching limited strikes on Iran.
Diplomatic cables describe an “escalatory scenario” in which Trump uses force or political coercion to sever Greenland’s ties to Denmark.
A worst‑case scenario, they warn, could lead to NATO’s destruction from within. Some European officials suspect hardline MAGA figures see occupying Greenland as a way to force Europe out of NATO, since Congress would not allow Trump to withdraw outright.
A “compromise scenario” has also been floated, under which Denmark would grant the US full military access to Greenland while denying it to Russia and China.
Although America already enjoys access, this would formalize it legally.
European officials fear Trump views the summer before midterms as a closing window of opportunity, with the July 7 NATO summit seen as a possible moment for a deal.
One cable concludes: “The current concerns are driven by the most extreme views coming from Stephen Miller. The UK’s positioning will be key – whether it sticks closely with European allies or breaks ranks to sanction Trump’s approach.”
A diplomatic source added: “The generals think Trump’s Greenland plan is crazy and illegal. They are trying to distract him by focusing on other operations. They say it’s like dealing with a five‑year‑old.”
