US Senators Push to Curb Trump's Greenland Ambitions After Venezuela Action

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CNBC TV18•08-01-2026, 07:55
US Senators Push to Curb Trump's Greenland Ambitions After Venezuela Action
- •US senators expect a vote on legislation to limit President Trump's power to acquire Greenland from Denmark.
- •Trump has repeatedly expressed desire for the mineral-rich Arctic island, sparking concerns after the Venezuela incident.
- •Senator Tim Kaine plans "war powers resolutions" to check presidential military action without congressional approval, citing Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Nigeria, Greenland.
- •Republican Senator Rand Paul, while open to resolutions, believes military action for Greenland is unproductive and suggests diplomatic engagement.
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Danish leaders, signaling no retreat from Trump's aim, as allies like France and Germany plan responses.
Why It Matters: US senators are moving to restrict Trump's unilateral foreign policy, particularly regarding Greenland, following the Venezuela incident.
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