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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsTrump asked US special forces to plan Greenland invasion, faces resistance from military generals: Report
https://www.firstpost.com/world/trump-asked-us-special-forces-to-plan-greenland-invasion-faces-resistance-from-military-generals-report-13967597.htmlTrump asked US special forces to plan Greenland invasion, faces resistance from military generals: Report
FP News Desk
January 11, 2026, 14:44:44 IST
Trump has reportedly asked special forces to prepare contingency plans for a possible invasion of Greenland, a move that has faced resistance from senior US military officials over legal and political concerns.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly asked senior special forces commanders to begin preparing contingency plans for a possible invasion of Greenland, the Daily Mail reported on Sunday. The proposal has triggered strong resistance within the US military, with senior officials questioning both its legality and political feasibility.
According to the report, Trump directed the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) to draft an invasion plan. However, the Joint Chiefs of Staff have pushed back, arguing that any such operation would be unlawful a
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Trump asked US special forces to plan Greenland invasion, faces resistance from military generals: Report (Original Post)
BlueWaveNeverEnd
6 hrs ago
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We shall see what top brass does when Trump takes away their rank, salary, and pension.
Irish_Dem
6 hrs ago
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Irish_Dem
(79,910 posts)1. We shall see what top brass does when Trump takes away their rank, salary, and pension.
Kiss more Trump ass is the probable response.
newdeal2
(4,809 posts)4. They will be replaced with loyalists
Aka they dont follow the constitution, just whatever Trump orders.
Irish_Dem
(79,910 posts)7. Band of monkeys will follow Trump off the cliff.
The world has gone mad.
Including Congress, Courts, and military.
BeyondGeography
(40,818 posts)2. "It's like dealing with a five year-old."
gordianot
(15,744 posts)5. As an educator and School Administrator I encountered many five year olds, seldom were they this unreasonable.:
Aviation Pro
(15,258 posts)3. Not in SOFs wheelhouse
Every one from the most senior commander to the most FNG 18X knows that SOF doesnt plan invasions or hold territory.
Fucking pedophile is a fucking dope.
malaise
(292,919 posts)6. Really now
MineralMan
(150,655 posts)8. Impeachment NOW!