Author: Stefan Grobe
Published on: 21/01/2026 | 00:00:00
AI Summary:
A series of opinion polls published in the US showed that there is overwhelming public opposition to the annexation of Greenland. “Most people still doubt that Trump is serious about it and that he would blow up NATO and start a war with Europe,” says Harold Honju Koh, a professor of international law at Yale University. Article 2 of the Constitution specifies that the president is commander-in-chief of the US armed forces. This authority is generally understood to apply only once hostilities are authorised or in emergencies. An unprovoked invasion of Greenland would be offensive, not defensive, would target a NATO ally. Republican Senator Thom Tillis predicted members of both parties would come together if it became clear Trump was actually ordering the military to get ready. If Trump ignores Congress’ resolution on Greenland, lawmakers have another tool at their disposal: they could simply withdraw funding for the military operation. Under the WPR, Congress can order US forces to withdraw within 60-90 days if the legislative branch doesn’t authorise the action. Congressman Don Bacon from Nebraska is already predicting such a scenario. In case of an invasion of Greenland, Congress could argue that Trump abused his power, violated the Constitution, and violated treaty obligations. However, impeachment proceedings need to originate in the House of Representatives where the Republicans hold a majority. US military is bound to obey lawful orders and trained to refuse unlawful orders. Invading Greenland without congressional authorization would raise serious legality concerns. Professor Ackerman served as legal counsel to US Army Captain Nathan Michael Smith. Ackerman suggested a similar case could reach that level. Among the consequences of Trump’s possible military action would be both a challenge to the military chain of command and a potentially enormous legal battle.
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The US is already in a constitutional crisis. They passed a legislative act demanding the full release of the Epstein files by December 19, and yet a month later the DOJ has not complied.
A constitutional crisis would require Congress or the Court to give a fuck.
