Shoot First: Denmark Warns US Over Greenland Takeover Amid Trump's Threats

• Denmark's defense ministry stated soldiers would 'shoot first, ask questions later' if the US invades Greenland, citing a 1952 rule for foreign invasions.
• The warning follows US President Donald Trump's renewed push to acquire Greenland, which he deems a 'national security priority' for the US in the Arctic.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that utilizing the US Military is 'always an option' for President Trump regarding Greenland.
• Diplomats from Greenland and Denmark met with White House National Security Council officials amidst Greenland's insistence that it is 'not for sale'.
• Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any US attack on Greenland would jeopardize the NATO alliance and post-WWII security.

Why It Matters: Denmark firmly rejects US attempts to acquire Greenland, threatening military action if invaded.