Stephen Miller Refuses to Rule Out Military Action Over Greenland
Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller declined to rule out the use of U.S. military force to assert control over Greenland during a televised interview Monday, remarks that immediately drew concern from NATO allies and international observers.
Appearing on CNN with host Jake Tapper, Miller argued that Greenland “should be part of the United States” and openly questioned Denmark’s sovereignty over the Arctic territory, which is a self-governing region within the Kingdom of Denmark.
When pressed repeatedly on whether military action was off the table, Miller avoided a direct denial, instead asserting that “nobody is gonna fight the United States militarily over the future of Greenland” and emphasizing that the U.S. is the dominant power within NATO.
The exchange aired amid heightened geopolitical tension following the Trump administration’s recent military operation in Venezuela, reviving scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s long-standing interest in Greenland. Trump first proposed purchasing Greenland in 2019, a suggestion that Denmark swiftly rejected at the time.
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Interest in the territory has re-emerged during Trump’s second term, with administration officials citing Greenland’s strategic importance for Arctic defense, rare earth minerals, and existing U.S. military infrastructure.
Danish leaders have responded sharply. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned this week that any U.S. military action against Greenland — which would constitute an attack on a NATO member state — could fracture the alliance and end collective security obligations.
Greenland’s local government has also reiterated that the island is not for sale and that its future will be determined by its residents, not foreign powers.
While no formal U.S. military plan regarding Greenland has been announced, Miller’s comments represent the clearest public refusal by a senior administration official to rule out force, intensifying diplomatic unease across Europe and renewing debates about the limits of U.S. power within allied frameworks.
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