‘Really Dumb’: Republicans Trash Stephen Miller’s Bonkers Plan on Greenland
Senior Trump adviser Stephen Miller has reignited controversy over the administration’s persistent interest in acquiring Greenland, refusing to explicitly disavow the use of military force during a tense CNN interview and insisting the Arctic territory should become part of the U.S. “security apparatus.”
The remarks—combined with a provocative social media post from his wife, Katie Miller, overlaying the American flag on Greenland with the caption “SOON”—have prompted rare Republican criticism, with one strategist dismissing the plan as “really dumb” and dangerously detached from reality.
Miller, a longtime architect of Trump’s hardline immigration and national security policies, appeared on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper on Monday, where he faced repeated questions about potential military action against Denmark, Greenland’s sovereign administrator.
Tapper pressed at least three times: Would the U.S. consider force to seize the territory? Miller evaded each time, responding: “What do you mean, military action against Greenland? Greenland has a population of 30,000 people, Jake. The real question is, by what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland?”
He elaborated: “Trump has been clear for months now that the United States should be the country that has Greenland as part of our overall security apparatus.”
When Tapper sought clarification on peaceful means, Miller accused him of chasing a “catchy headline,” avoiding a direct commitment to diplomacy.
Katie Miller’s Social Media Provocation
The rhetoric extended beyond the interview. Katie Miller, a former White House deputy press secretary and Stephen Miller’s wife, posted an image of Greenland superimposed with the American flag on X, captioned simply: “SOON.”
The post—widely viewed as endorsing annexation amplified perceptions of a coordinated push within Trump circles to normalize the idea of incorporating foreign territory, potentially through coercion.
Katie Miller’s role in the administration and her history of aggressive social media commentary have made her posts a frequent barometer of hardline sentiment.
Even within GOP ranks, the Greenland fixation has met resistance. A Republican strategist described Miller’s plan as “really dumb,” according to The Daily Beast, reflecting private concerns about its practicality, diplomatic costs and electoral risks.
Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory with approximately 56,000 residents, holds strategic Arctic value for military basing, mineral resources, and climate research. Denmark has consistently rejected any sale or transfer, emphasizing Greenlandic self-determination.
Trump first publicly floated purchasing Greenland in 2019, drawing international mockery. The renewed emphasis—now framed as national security imperative—threatens NATO cohesion, with Denmark a founding member.
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Miller’s Influence and Trump’s Foreign Policy Vision
Stephen Miller has long been one of Trump’s most ideological advisers, shaping policies from the Muslim travel ban to family separations at the border. His Greenland advocacy aligns with a broader “America First” worldview prioritizing territorial and resource dominance.
The refusal to rule out force echoes Trump’s confrontational style, seen in recent Venezuela interventions and tariff threats against allies. Critics warn it alienates partners and emboldens adversaries like Russia and China, who also eye Arctic influence.
Miller’s non-denial on CNN—paired with Katie Miller’s post suggests the idea is not mere rhetoric but part of internal deliberations.
U.S. interest in Greenland dates to the Cold War, with bases established under agreements. Past purchase proposals—including in 1946—were rebuffed. Any modern attempt at coercion would violate international law, including the UN Charter’s prohibition on threat or use of force against territorial integrity.
Legal experts note Denmark’s sovereignty is unquestioned, and Greenlanders have repeatedly affirmed ties to Copenhagen while pursuing greater autonomy.
The comments risk complicating U.S.-Danish relations at a time of NATO strain over defense spending and Arctic security. European allies have expressed alarm over perceived U.S. unilateralism.
Domestically, the Greenland push distracts from midterm priorities like economy and border security. Republican skeptics worry it reinforces perceptions of erratic governance, potentially depressing moderate turnout.
For Miller—a figure often polarizing even among conservatives—the episode adds to his reputation for ideological rigidity over pragmatic diplomacy.
TAPPER: Can you rule out that the US is going to take Greenland by force?
STEPHEN MILLER: Greenland should be part of the US. By what right does Denmark assert control over Greenland? The US is the power of NATO.
TAPPER: So you can’t take military force off the table?
MILLER:… pic.twitter.com/9ikEPvlBVA
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 5, 2026
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Whether the Greenland fixation translates to policy—or remains provocative posturing—remains unclear. The administration has not outlined concrete steps, but Miller’s evasions and the “SOON” post suggest it’s not being dismissed internally.
As Arctic competition heats up, Greenland’s status carries genuine strategic weight. However, suggestions of force undermine U.S. leadership claims on sovereignty and rule-based order.
Republican criticism, though muted, signals limits to how far even loyalists will follow. Calling the plan “really dumb” from within the party shows the risk: in pursuing maximalist goals, the administration may overreach, alienating allies abroad and voters at home.
For now, Greenland serves as the latest flashpoint in Trump’s worldview—one where bold claims collide with geopolitical reality, and refusal to rule out extremes keeps the world watching warily.
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