A former White House communications director has publicly urged the impeachment of President Donald Trump over his increasingly contentious approach toward Greenland, adding fuel to an already deepening political and diplomatic crisis that has drawn rare criticism from both international leaders and members of the president’s own party.
Geopolitical Risks Outlined
Anthony Scaramucci outlined five severe geopolitical and strategic risks posed by any U.S. military action against Greenland. He warned that such a move could fracture NATO, drive Europe closer to China, legitimize territorial aggression by rivals, weaken the dollar’s standing, and trigger a prolonged insurgency in the Arctic.
Scaramucci concluded his analysis by saying, "hopefully Trump will be impeached and removed from office if he tries this. It is no longer a zero probability.”
The remarks come amid escalating tensions over Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory of Greenland, and his threat to impose tariffs on NATO allies if they do not support U.S. control.
Trump’s strategy has prompted unified condemnation from European leaders, who argue that Greenland’s sovereignty must be respected and any coercive tactics would damage transatlantic relations and alliance cohesion.
Republican Dissent and Impeachment Talk
Criticism is not limited to Democrats or foreign capitals. Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, has said publicly he would “lean” toward supporting impeachment proceedings if Trump pursues military action against a NATO ally, underscoring the breadth of unease in Washington.
Opinion polls suggest strong public opposition, with a significant majority of Americans opposing the use of force in Greenland.
The Greenland dispute has exposed deep fractures in U.S. policy and bipartisan unease over Trump’s handling of international security, adding a domestic political liability to what was already a major diplomatic flashpoint.