The United States has not fully ruled out the possibility of establishing control over Greenland by force, according to Reuters, citing sources familiar with internal discussions in Washington.

The report says concern is growing on Capitol Hill across party lines. Both Democrats and Republicans are uneasy that the White House may once again be advancing plans for a major military operation without prior consultation with Congress. This has prompted alarm among lawmakers, who see the situation as a repeat of earlier episodes where executive decisions moved ahead of legislative oversight.

Sources told Reuters that a group of U.S. legislators has already warned Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other senior administration officials that any military intervention in Greenland could trigger an impeachment initiative against President Donald Trump.

At the same time, individuals close to the White House insist that a direct military takeover of the island was never seriously considered, downplaying speculation about an imminent use of force.

Since returning to the White House in January 2025, Trump has repeatedly stated that Greenland should become part of the United States. He has justified this position by pointing to what he describes as security threats, claiming that Russian and Chinese submarines operate in the area and that, in the event of a conflict, missiles could be launched over the island.

Washington’s stance has sparked a sharp backlash in Greenland itself. Local authorities and the majority of the population have come out firmly against the idea of joining the United States. European countries have also expressed serious concern over American claims to the island.

A few days ago, Trump held talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Western media reported that the discussions focused on a potential arrangement involving a stronger NATO role in the region, broader U.S. access to Greenland’s resources, and limits on investment from Russia and China. The reports stressed that transferring Greenland’s sovereignty to the United States is not part of this plan. Instead, the option under consideration is the deployment of U.S. missile defense systems, known as the «Golden Dome», on the island.