Republican dissent as key figures warn Trump against Greenland pursuit

Republican dissent as key figures warn Trump against Greenland pursuit

Congressional Republicans criticize ‘absurd’ idea as polls show most Americans oppose taking control of territoryDonald Trump’s renewed interest in taking control of Greenland has become a subject of pointed dissent among congressional Republicans, with several allies speaking out in recent days against the idea after the president reintensified his interest following the US raid that captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.Congressional Republicans are typically loath to disagree openly with the president, who has repeatedly called for his party’s dissenters to be voted out of office. But amid polling that shows an overwhelming majority of Americans oppose taking control of the island... [Continue Reading]

The Guardian The Guardian | 17 Jan 2026 10:00
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