Posted on 01/08/2026 7:31:58 AM PST by marshmallow
European governments now understand the seriousness of Trump's threats and are "desperately looking for a plan to stop him"
BRUSSELS, January 8. /TASS/. Amid US President Donald Trump's increasingly harsh rhetoric about establishing control over Greenland, the European Union is preparing for a direct confrontation with the US leader, according to Politico Europe.
"We must be ready for a direct confrontation with Trump," an EU diplomat briefed on ongoing discussions told the newspaper. "He is in an aggressive mode, and we need to be geared up," he added.
The newspaper notes that while European governments previously did not realize the seriousness of Trump's threats, they now understand them and are "desperately searching for a plan to stop him."
Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland should join the US. He did not rule out the use of force to resolve the issue in an interview with NBC News in early May 2025.
On January 6, the White House, in a written statement provided to Reuters, commented on plans regarding Greenland, stressing that "of course, utilizing the US military is always an option at the commander-in-chief’s disposal," meaning it is available to Trump.
In turn, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified on January 7 that Trump is actively discussing the possibility of purchasing Greenland with his subordinates.
F#$k them!
The same: Politico just pushes the same exaggerated stories as Tass, if for different reasons.
The Europeans said they would defend the Ukraine. That seems to be fading. Now one says they will take over US bases throughout Europe. FAFO.
I recall that Trump once said ruling out military option for anything was not a good strategy. My understanding is he will never rule out that option when asked. It doesn’t mean he is considering it but wont rule it out in advance.
That’s how I see it
Always finding an excuse for demented ‘pre-emptive actions’.
Just like they wanted to have a pre-emptive attack on Russia.
Now they want to pre-emptively stop the United States because of their TDS mental illness?
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TASS doesn't exaggerate. Its articles are solid. Compare the sparse, understated prose in this article with the hyperbolic, hyperventilating bombast in British tabloids such as The Daily Mail and The Sun, which Freepers appear to lap up. That is "exaggerated".
This story has legs and more will be heard about it as the Greenland situation unfolds. Perhaps The Washington Post is more to your taste:
Europe draws red line on Greenland after a year of trying to pacify Trump
I recall that Trump once said ruling out military option for anything was not a good strategy. My understanding is he will never rule out that option when asked. It doesn’t mean he is considering it but wont rule it out in advance.
The Norse took it from Alaskan Eskimos. Its really our country and those Danes can just GTFO.
And just like that, Leftists support European colonialism.
Funny that while the Left screams “No More Kings”, look who is the official head of state of Greenland: King Frederik X of the Kingdom of Denmark.
So Trump wants to get rid of the King. You’d think the Left would approve.
The southern states were officially in a federation.
"Not being able to leave" wasn't how the Confederate states interpreted the Constitution.
Several New England states also threatened to secede before the Civil War, so it wasn't their interpretation either.
I once heard a historian say that, had the southern states known in 1789 that there was no right to secede, they never would have signed on to the Constitution.
No, it’s not “really” our country. Geographically it’s closer to Canada than the U.S. And historically it belongs to Denmark.
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Canada is coming apart at the seams. It will be three countries within a couple of decades and in no position to protect Greenland or maybe even themselves without the US.
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