Republicans Working To Sabotage Trump
A new bipartisan bill in the U.S. Senate is drawing attention after Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska joined Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire to introduce legislation aimed at limiting any future attempt by the Trump administration to assert control over Greenland.
The legislation, titled the NATO Unity Protection Act, would bar the use of federal funding by the Pentagon or the State Department for any action aimed at blockading, occupying, annexing, or asserting control over the sovereign land of a NATO ally.
Supporters of the bill say it is designed to reinforce America’s long-standing commitments to its allies. While senior administration officials have stated there are no plans for military action involving Greenland, the legislation seeks to prevent any misunderstanding or escalation involving NATO partners.
During a Senate briefing last week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly told lawmakers that the administration is not preparing a military operation related to Greenland. Nonetheless, lawmakers backing the bill argue Congress should set clear guardrails when it comes to alliance obligations.
A similar proposal has also surfaced in the House of Representatives. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska joined Democrats in introducing legislation that would restrict the use of military funding for any effort to acquire Greenland by force.
Greenland is an autonomous territory governed by Denmark, a NATO ally with a long history of cooperation with the United States. Danish forces previously served alongside American troops during the war in Afghanistan, reinforcing the close defense relationship between the two countries.
In a statement, Murkowski said Congress has a responsibility to protect alliances that contribute directly to U.S. national security. She argued that even the perception of conflict between allies could weaken trust and stability within NATO.
The Senate legislation would formally reaffirm the importance of NATO and state that any occupation or seizure of allied territory would violate international agreements, including the U.N. Charter and the North Atlantic Treaty.
Shaheen also warned that suggestions involving the use of U.S. power against allied nations could undermine decades of collective defense cooperation that has helped keep Americans safe.
Interest in Greenland increased last week following public remarks by a senior White House adviser suggesting the territory holds significant strategic importance for the United States. The comments sparked renewed debate over America’s role in the Arctic, alliance responsibilities, and how Washington should approach global security in an increasingly competitive world.
The episode underscores broader divisions in Washington over foreign policy strategy, congressional oversight, and the limits of executive authority—issues that are likely to remain central as global tensions and geopolitical rivalries continue to evolve.
