US senator threatens to use congressional ‘tools’ to block Trump’s Greenland grab
Senator Chris Coons is pushing legislation to limit the President's ability to act unilaterally against NATO allies like Greenland.
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Senator Chris Coons is pushing legislation to limit the President's ability to act unilaterally against NATO allies like Greenland.
Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) are threatening to use congressional spending powers and new legislation to block President Trump's proposed acquisition of Greenland, as diplomatic tensions with Denmark and NATO allies escalate.
Senator from Alaska and critic of the Greenland policy
Murkowski's version of this story ↗President of the United States proposing the acquisition
Trump's version of this story ↗Vice President of the United States
White House Press Secretary
Secretary of State
Outlets agree that Sen. Chris Coons led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Denmark after President Trump threatened tariffs tied to U.S. acquisition of Greenland. Center outlets emphasize reassuring Denmark and Greenland, including Danish military leaders’ response to the threat. Right-leaning outlets center Trump’s tariff announcement and stated national-security rationale, while also noting the delegation’s visit.
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