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highplainsdem

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Sat Jan 17, 2026, 02:38 PM Jan 17

Republicans are turning up the rhetoric against Trump's plan to take Greenland [View all]

Source: Independent

Senator Thom Tillis, who is retiring in 2026, said that both Republicans and Democrats would revolt if Trump attempted to take Greenland by force, according to Politico.

“If there was any sort of action that looked like the goal was actually landing in Greenland and doing an illegal taking … there’d be sufficient numbers here to pass a war powers resolution and withstand a veto,” Tillis said.

Meanwhile, Congressman Don Bacon predicted such an action — which he called “the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard” — would result in Trump’s impeachment.

The sharp Republican rhetoric follows efforts by lawmakers to reassure officials in Denmark and other European nations that U.S. military action lacks congressional support. This week, lawmakers traveled to Copenhagen to deliver this message in person.

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Read more: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-greenland-takeover-plans-gop-rhetoric-b2902517.html

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A revolt after the fact does not help. FalloutShelter Jan 17 #1
Then they shouldn't impeach? paleotn Jan 17 #8
Exactly. mdbl Jan 17 #16
Sounds like impeaching would be after the Congressional action NH Ethylene Jan 18 #24
Do it now, Bayard Jan 17 #2
Like that would matter after the fact SSJVegeta Jan 17 #3
Trump is destroying our national defense by threatening our NATO allies. delisen Jan 17 #4
A long history of traitorous conduct. thought crime Jan 17 #15
I have a fondness for an open cage at Gitmo. Bohunk68 Jan 18 #23
Yes.. TY Cha Jan 18 #22
Sure; a war powers act is easy... EarthFirst Jan 17 #5
Impeach him right now! SheltieLover Jan 17 #6
Military personnel Andy Canuck Jan 17 #7
Although his tariff threats and takebacks make him look WEAK RockCreek Jan 17 #9
Yeah, yeah, yeah flamingdem Jan 17 #10
yup Skittles Jan 17 #11
When are the qualifying deadlines for House seats? Callie1979 Jan 17 #12
Their words mean nothing without action. sakabatou Jan 17 #13
How about we pass a war powers resolution BEFORE he tries to take Greenland. Amaryllis Jan 17 #14
Tiny Johnson will never go for that. Dulcinea Jan 17 #17
The level of concern in Congress will reach historic heights approaching alarm dalton99a Jan 17 #18
Tillis should tell his collegues if the traitor attacks Greenland, PUTIN Justice matters. Jan 17 #19
As soon as Trump calls them they will be delighted to take Greenland any way they can. Kablooie Jan 18 #20
anytime... myohmy2 Jan 18 #21
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