EXPLAINED: Can Denmark & EU Defeat U.S? Trump ADAMANT on Greenland Takeover by Attacking NATO Ally

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Fresh from a dramatic military operation in Venezuela, Donald Trump is now turning his attention north — toward Greenland. His rhetoric has alarmed European capitals and rattled NATO allies. Denmark faces an unthinkable question: if Washington moves aggressively, could Copenhagen realistically resist U.S. pressure over the strategically vital Arctic island?    The reality is stark. A Cold War–era defense agreement already grants the U.S. broad access to Greenland, allowing rapid troop and asset deployment. Denmark’s military is small and overstretched, while U.S. forces could reinforce existing bases almost instantly — without firing a shot.          #Trump #Greenland #Denmark #NATO #Arctic #USMilitary #Geopolitics #GlobalSecurity #Venezuela #PowerPolitics #Defense #ColdWarTreaty #Europe #USForeignPolicy #MilitaryBalance #ArcticStrategy #WorldNews #Explained #InternationalRelations #SecurityCrisis  ~GR.122~HT.408~ED.103~

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00:00Right now, we are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not.

00:04Fresh from a bold military operation in Venezuela, Donald Trump has turned his focus north toward Greenland.

00:31Right now, we are going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not.

00:39Rhetoric has hardened, European capitals are alarmed, and Denmark now faces an unthinkable question.

00:47Could it stop U.S. forces if Trump moves to seize the Arctic island by force?

00:56Here's the uncomfortable truth.

00:58There's almost nothing legally stopping Washington from expanding its military footprint in Greenland overnight.

01:07A little-known 1951 Cold War agreement already grants the U.S. sweeping access.

01:13With Denmark's consent, historically given, the U.S. can build bases, deploy troops, and operate freely.

01:23The U.S. currently maintains more than 100 personnel at Patufik's space base.

01:30Under existing agreements, Trump wouldn't need an invasion, just a surge.

01:35Troops, aircraft, and logistics could arrive legally, rapidly, and in overwhelming numbers.

01:44Denmark is taking the threat seriously.

01:47Prime Minister Mehdi Fredriksson has confirmed that Danish troops operate under a 1952 directive.

01:53Shoot first, ask questions later, if Greenland is attacked, even by an ally.

01:58But reality is brutal.

02:02Denmark ranks 45th globally in military power.

02:06It has just won 17,300 total personnel, one of NATO's smallest forces.

02:12The U.S. alone fields 1.3 million active troops.

02:21Danish army has roughly 8,000 soldiers.

02:24Its navy operates nine frigates, no submarines.

02:27This force is designed for patrol and deterrents, not stopping a superpower.

02:35Denmark's Air Force fields about 118 aircraft.

02:39Its combat fleet includes 26 aging F-16s and 21 F-35s, ironically bought from the United States.

02:47During Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. deployed more aircraft than Denmark owns.

02:53Greenland sits nearly 3,000 kilometers from Denmark's mainland.

03:02Rapid reinforcement is a nightmare.

03:04Meanwhile, U.S. airlift and naval power could dominate the island within hours.

03:09Trump insists Greenland is vital for national security.

03:16Behind the rhetoric lies strategy.

03:18Missile defense, Arctic sea lanes, and early warning systems linking Europe and North America.

03:26Then there's resources.

03:28Greenland holds vast deposits of rare earths and critical minerals, essential for EVs, weapons, and tech.

03:35Trump wants independence from Chinese supply chains.

03:38We don't do it.

03:39Russia or China will take over Greenland.

03:42And we're not going to have Russia or China as a neighbor.

03:45Okay?

03:49I would like to make a deal, you know, the easy way.

03:53But if we don't do it the easy way, we're going to do it the hard way.

03:56Can Denmark really stop the U.S.?

03:59In blunt terms, no.

04:03Denmark could resist symbolically.

04:05It could trigger a political earthquake inside NATO.

04:08But militarily, the balance is overwhelming.

04:13A U.S. move on Greenland would fracture NATO, shock Europe, and redefine alliances.

04:19Denmark can threaten, posture, and prepare, but numbers don't lie.

04:26If Trump decides Greenland is non-negotiable, the question isn't can Denmark defend it.

04:33It's whether the world can stop what comes next.

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