US Considers Greenland Action: Trump Orders Special Forces to Prepare Invasion Plan

Trump Reportedly Orders Special Forces to Draft Greenland Invasion Plan, Faces Pushback.

US President Donald Trump has reportedly instructed senior special forces commanders to prepare a contingency plan for a possible invasion of Greenland, according to multiple news reports citing The Daily Mail and other sources. The move has met resistance from senior US military leaders, who argue the plan would be illegal and lack support from Congress.

According to the report, Trump asked the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to work on the plan, but the Joint Chiefs of Staff have pushed back, saying such an operation would violate legal norms and would not be approved by lawmakers. Some military officials have tried to divert the focus toward less controversial actions, including countering alleged Russian “ghost ships” or increasing pressure on Iran.

Strategic and Political Motives Cited

Sources suggest that the idea for an invasion blueprint was influenced by recent high-profile US military actions, such as the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, and by concerns that Russia or China could move to increase their influence in the Arctic region. There are also claims that the plan may be aimed at distracting American voters from domestic economic issues ahead of upcoming midterm elections.

Trump has recently reiterated his stance that Greenland’s strategic location and resources are vital to US national security, and he has warned that if Washington cannot acquire the territory by diplomatic means, it may have to pursue tougher measures. The president has suggested the waters around Greenland are increasingly crowded with Russian and Chinese naval activity, a claim cited to justify a stronger US role in the region.

International Reaction and Legal Barriers

Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and its leaders have strongly rejected the idea of becoming part of the United States. Political leaders in Greenland have insisted that any decisions about the island’s future should be made by its own people, not external powers, and have reaffirmed their desire for self-determination.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that an attempt by the US to seize Greenland by force could threaten the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and undermine long-standing alliances, describing such a move as disrespectful to Greenlandic sovereignty.

Under current international law and longstanding treaties, the United States would need Denmark’s consent for any significant military or territorial action involving Greenland.

Strategic Importance of Greenland

Greenland’s value lies in its location and natural resources. It sits near the GIUK (Greenland–Iceland–UK) Gap, a key naval choke point in the North Atlantic, and is believed to hold vast deposits of rare earth minerals critical for technology and defense industries. The US already maintains a military presence through Pituffik Space Base under a 1951 treaty, but Trump has argued that access alone is insufficient without political control.

Note on Reporting

At this stage, these developments are based on reporting from media outlets citing unnamed sources. There is no official US government confirmation of an active invasion plan being approved or initiated by Congress.