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‘I’m Sick of Stupid’: GOP Senator Blasts White House Talk of Taking Greenland
A rare public rebuke from within the Republican Party is drawing new attention to the White House’s recent rhetoric surrounding Greenland.
North Carolina Republican Sen. Thom Tillis delivered a blistering speech on the Senate floor, criticizing White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller for comments suggesting the United States should take control of Greenland. Tillis called the remarks “amateurish,” “absurd,” and a distraction from more serious global issues.
“I’m sick of stupid,” Tillis said, urging President Donald Trump to dismiss advisers who promote what he described as reckless and ill-informed ideas. The retiring senator said such comments undermine the administration’s credibility and distract from what he called successful U.S. actions elsewhere, including recent operations in Venezuela.
Miller’s remarks came earlier this week during a CNN interview, where he asserted that Greenland should be part of the United States and questioned Denmark’s sovereignty over the Arctic territory. Those comments quickly sparked backlash from lawmakers in both parties.
Tillis emphasized that Miller does not speak for Congress or the broader U.S. government, warning that suggesting territorial claims over Greenland risks damaging relationships with key allies. Denmark is a NATO member and a longtime U.S. partner, and Tillis highlighted the country’s significant military contributions following the September 11 attacks, including the loss of dozens of Danish soldiers in Afghanistan.
The senator also stressed the importance of the NATO alliance, arguing that any suggestion of coercion toward Denmark runs counter to the principles of self-determination and mutual defense.
Tillis’ remarks follow a joint statement he issued with Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, criticizing the administration’s approach to Greenland. The lawmakers reaffirmed that Greenland is not for sale and said the United States must respect Denmark’s sovereignty under international agreements.
The comments mark one of the strongest internal GOP pushbacks yet against the administration’s expansionist rhetoric, underscoring growing unease among some Republicans about how foreign policy messaging could impact alliances and long-term U.S. interests.
Credit: CNN Newsource
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