President Donald Trump has allegedly asked the Joint Special Operations Command to draw up an invasion plan for Greenland, according to sources.
The claim comes just days after the president doubled down on his insistence that the United States must acquire the Arctic territory—by force if necessary.
While the White House has not confirmed the report, insiders say the request has triggered alarm among U.S. allies and even within Trump’s own advisory circle.One source described the move as highly dangerous, saying it could destabilize global alliances and provoke severe international backlash.
Despite these warnings, Trump has continued to escalate his rhetoric publicly.
“Whether They Like It or Not”
The controversy intensified on Friday, January 9, when Trump spoke during a meeting with oil and gas executives while discussing Venezuela.
During the meeting, he made his position on Greenland unmistakably clear.
“We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not,” Trump said.
He argued that failing to act would allow rival powers to gain a foothold in the Arctic.
“If we don’t do it, Russia or China will take over Greenland, and we’re not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor,” he added.
Trump then escalated further.
“So we’re going to be doing something with Greenland, either the nice way or the more difficult way.”Advisors Attempt to Steer Trump Away
Speaking anonymously, one source told the Mail on Sunday that Trump’s advisors have attempted to redirect his focus.
Rather than military action in Greenland, they reportedly suggested less controversial alternatives.
These included intercepting Russian “ghost ships”—a shadow fleet used by Moscow to evade Western sanctions—or launching a strike on Iran.
Another source described a Greenland invasion as the “worst case scenario,” warning it could amount to the “destruction of NATO from the inside.”
Fears of NATO Collapse
Some European officials believe Greenland may be central to a broader geopolitical strategy.
According to one source, occupying Greenland could force European nations to abandon NATO altogether.
“Since Congress would not allow Trump to exit NATO,” the source said, “occupying Greenland could force the Europeans to abandon NATO. If Trump wants to end NATO, this might be the most convenient way to do it.”
Such a move would immediately trigger NATO’s collective defense obligations.
Should Trump act, the alliance would be legally required to defend one of its members.
Trump has previously claimed personal responsibility for NATO’s survival.
“If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have a NATO right now,” he said. “But we’re not going to allow Russia or China to occupy Greenland, and that’s what’s going to happen if we don’t.”
Greenland’s Prime Minister Pushes Back
Greenland’s prime minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, has strongly rebuked Trump’s remarks.
In a public response, Nielsen rejected any suggestion of annexation.
“Threats, pressure and talk of annexation have no place between friends,” he said.
“That is not how you speak to people who have shown responsibility, stability and loyalty time and again.”
He concluded with a firm warning:
“Enough is enough. No more pressure. No more innuendo. No more fantasies about annexation.”
UNILAD has reached out to the White House and the Joint Special Operations Command for comment.
