Arizona's Democratic congressional delegation voiced concerns this week following President Donald Trump's statements about Greenland and a letter to Norway's prime minister that has sparked debate about U.S. foreign policy and the NATO alliance.
The reactions followed the release of a letter from President Trump to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre outlining the president's position on the acquisition of Greenland. Trump expressed frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, stating he had "stopped 8 Wars PLUS" and no longer felt obligated to "think purely of Peace."
The letter challenged Denmark's ownership of Greenland, arguing the claim rests only on a boat landing centuries ago. Trump contended that Denmark lacks the military capability to defend Greenland from Russia or China, and suggested NATO should support American interests after his contributions to the alliance.
Trump concluded his letter with a declaration that "the World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland."
Democratic Responses
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) addressed the issue on social media. "Taking over Greenland is not a joke," Kelly wrote. "Trump is sending messages to foreign leaders and making threats that will destroy the most important alliance we have. Are Republicans in Congress and [Marco Rubio] really ready to throw NATO away because they're too afraid to stand up to Trump?"
Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) similarly weighed in, writing, "We are now the enemy of the free world because a pathetic man got his feelings hurt," criticizing the president's behavior.
Additionally, Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) called for constitutional measures in response. "The president of the United States is extremely mentally ill and it's putting all of our lives at risk," Ansari emphasized. "The 25th Amendment exists for a reason—we need to invoke it immediately."
Adding to the controversy, Trump has shared AI-generated images on social media depicting territorial expansion scenarios. The images show him addressing European leaders beside a map portraying Greenland and Canada as U.S. territories. Another image shows the president planting an American flag in Greenland.
Critics say the images could damage relationships with allied countries by suggesting their land should belong to the United States.
The president’s recent actions have since raised questions about the future of longstanding international partnerships.
