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McCaul: Military Action in Greenland Risks NATO Alliance

1/18/2026

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Rep. Michael McCaul (R) warned that any U.S. military intervention in Greenland would jeopardize NATO relations and could dissolve the alliance under Article Five.
He noted that the United States already has a treaty granting full military access to Greenland, making invasion unnecessary.
McCaul suggested that purchasing Greenland would be more feasible than military action.
McCaul serves as chair emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees.

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Rep. Michael McCaul (R) warned that any U.S. military intervention in Greenland would jeopardize NATO relations and could dissolve the alliance under Article Five.
He noted that the United States already has a treaty granting full military access to Greenland, making invasion unnecessary.
McCaul suggested that purchasing Greenland would be more feasible than military action.
McCaul serves as chair emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security committees.