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Michael McCaul Warns Trump Invading Greenland Would Be 'War With NATO Itself: 'If He Wants To Buy It, That's Fine, But...'

Trump's refusal to rule out force and his tariffs prompted warnings from McCaul, European officials and Republican senators.

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Rep. Michael McCaul warned that a U.S. military seizure of Greenland would put the United States at war with NATO, and said existing defense access makes an invasion unnecessary. European leaders and Republican senators also criticized President Trump's pressure campaign and tariffs.

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Texas representative warning against a military seizure of Greenland

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Alaska senator criticizing Trump's tariffs

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North Carolina senator criticizing Trump's tariffs

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Ruben Gallego Criticizes Trump Over Greenland Annexation Threats

Sen. Ruben Gallego criticized President Donald Trump over his push to take control of Greenland. Reports describe Trump’s renewed threats and statements about bringing the territory under U.S. control. Left-leaning outlets center on Gallego’s warning that Trump’s rhetoric risks U.S. credibility and global stability. Center outlets place Gallego’s criticism among broader warnings about the Greenland push’s NATO and diplomatic consequences. Right-leaning outlets instead present Trump’s opposition to the proposed Chagos Islands transfer as a security concern.

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