NO Annexation, NO Bluster: Reject Greenland Takeover Rhetoric

I am writing to urge you to unequivocally oppose any actions or rhetoric by the United States that suggest we are seeking to take over, annex, or otherwise claim sovereignty over another country or territory against the will of its people. Recent statements regarding Greenland — implying that the United States “needs” to control foreign territory for national security reasons — are deeply troubling. Greenland is not U.S. territory, its people have not consented to such claims, and even suggesting otherwise undermines international law, self-determination, and long-standing alliances. This kind of language is not only dangerous, it is profoundly irresponsible. It damages the United States’ international reputation, increases global instability, and risks provoking extreme reactions from other countries. It also hands authoritarian governments an easy justification for their own territorial aggression. I am particularly concerned that this rhetoric appears to be distraction politics — a way to dominate headlines while avoiding serious engagement with the real issues Americans are facing right now, including access to healthcare, rising inflation, unemployment, and economic insecurity. These are the matters that deserve attention, not legally impossible and diplomatically reckless territorial claims. I expect Congress to exercise strong oversight and make clear that any attempt to pursue or imply territorial acquisition without the consent of the affected population is unacceptable. Please publicly reaffirm respect for international norms, reject expansionist rhetoric, and assert Congress’s constitutional role in matters of foreign policy and national security. The United States should lead through diplomacy, cooperation, and respect for sovereignty — not through threats, implication, or bluster.