Denmark Issues Stark Warning to US Over Greenland Invasion: 'Shoot First'

• Denmark warned the US it would 'shoot first, ask questions later' if Greenland is invaded, citing a 1952 rule of engagement.
• The rule, established after Nazi Germany's 1940 invasion, requires soldiers to attack invaders without waiting for higher orders.
• US President Donald Trump views acquiring Greenland, a NATO territory overseen by Denmark, as a national security priority due to Russian and Chinese presence in the Arctic.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed 'military force' is an option being considered for this foreign policy goal.
• Denmark maintains Greenland is 'not for sale,' and European leaders have urged respect for its territorial integrity.

Why It Matters: Denmark issues stern military warning to US over potential Greenland invasion, citing historical defense rule.