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'Greenland an ally, not an asset', Republican Lisa Murkowski's reality check to Trump as WH issues big statement

Murkowski warned that taking Greenland by force would harm U.S. security and relationships.

'Greenland an ally, not an asset', Republican Lisa Murkowski's reality check to Trump as WH issues big statement
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Sen. Lisa Murkowski urged the Trump administration to treat Greenland as an ally and reject any attempt to take it by force. The White House said it was exploring options for bringing Greenland under U.S. control and that military force was an option.

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Senator urging the administration to pursue partnership with Greenland rather than control by force

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President pursuing possible U.S. control of Greenland

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White House press secretary who described military force as an available option

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Murkowski Opposes U.S. Acquisition of Greenland

Outlets agree Murkowski opposed acquiring Greenland, including by force. Left-leaning outlets frame her stance as Republican resistance to Trump’s Greenland proposal. Center outlets emphasize her warning against force and Greenland’s status as an ally, while one also places the issue alongside her clash with Trump over Venezuela.

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