Trump Says America Needs Greenland for Security; Security Experts Suggest Perhaps a Blanket and Thermos 🧤
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump declared this week that the United States has an urgent national security interest in Greenland, citing reasons that ranged from missile defence to vibes. Denmark, Greenland, NATO, and several confused meteorologists were reportedly given no advance warning.
Trump’s Strategic Ice Defence Theory
Standing before a map that appeared to be upside down, Trump explained that Greenland was “very important strategically,” pausing several times to confirm that it was, in fact, cold. “You look at it, it’s right there,” Trump said, gesturing broadly towards the top of the globe. “A lot of ice. Very strong ice. You need that kind of ice for security.”
Security Experts Recommend Thermal Protection Over Territorial Acquisition
Security experts responded quickly, though not in the manner the administration may have hoped. Dr Elaine Weatherford of the Centre for Strategic Reasonableness said the biggest threat Greenland currently poses to America is hypothermia. “If US forces are concerned about Greenland, the first line of defence should be a blanket,” she said. “Possibly a thermos. Perhaps two.”
Pentagon’s Last-Minute Briefing Materials
Pentagon officials attempted to clarify the rationale by referencing Arctic shipping lanes, satellite positioning, and great power competition, though several anonymous staffers admitted the briefing materials were assembled in under an hour and mostly consisted of screenshots from Google Earth. One aide confirmed that the phrase “looks important” appeared three times in the draft memo.
Denmark Enters “Measured Panic” Mode
In Copenhagen, Danish officials entered what they described as “measured panic,” a state involving calm public statements paired with frantic internal meetings and strong coffee. “Greenland is not for sale,” one diplomat reiterated patiently, adding that this had already been explained in 2019, 2020, and again during what was supposed to be a cultural exchange Zoom call.
Greenland’s Exhausted Response
Greenland’s local leaders reacted with visible exhaustion. “We are not a chess piece, a property opportunity, or a freezer America can borrow indefinitely,” said one official, who requested anonymity because they were tired of explaining geography to adults.
American Public Opinion: Greenland Versus Winter Coats
A snap poll conducted by the Institute for Extremely Specific Public Opinion found that 62 per cent of Americans were unsure where Greenland is, 21 per cent thought it was already part of Canada, and 9 per cent believed it was a discontinued flavour of Gatorade. Only 3 per cent supported acquiring Greenland for security reasons, whilst 87 per cent supported acquiring a high quality winter coat.
Military Analysts Question Arctic Acquisition Strategy
Military analysts were similarly sceptical. Retired Colonel Hank Beauchamp noted that whilst the Arctic is strategically relevant, it does not currently require dramatic declarations. “If the goal is to secure Greenland,” he said, “the most realistic first step is learning how to pronounce it without confidence.”
The “Untapped Potential” Argument
Supporters of the proposal insisted critics were missing the bigger picture. One longtime Trump ally argued that Greenland represents “untapped potential,” pointing to its ice, its space, and its lack of neighbours who might complain loudly. “It’s basically empty,” he said. “That’s very secure.”
Foreign Policy as Shopping List
Critics countered that the plan reflects a broader tendency to treat foreign policy like a shopping list. “This isn’t Risk,” said Dr Weatherford. “You don’t get bonus armies for owning cold places.”
Northern Lights: Security Threat or Distraction?
As of press time, Trump was reportedly asking aides whether Greenland had hotels, whether they were “nice hotels,” and whether the Northern Lights could be switched off if they were “too distracting.” Defence officials confirmed no immediate action would be taken, though several were seen ordering thermal socks online.
A brief disclaimer: This satirical account is entirely a human collaboration between two sentient beings — the world’s oldest tenured professor and a philosophy major turned dairy farmer — who agree that if national security ever truly hinges on Greenland, America’s real vulnerability is forgetting its gloves. Auf Wiedersehen.
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Alan Nafzger was born in Lubbock, Texas, the son Swiss immigrants. He grew up on a dairy in Windthorst, north central Texas. He earned degrees from Midwestern State University (B.A. 1985) and Texas State University (M.A. 1987). University College Dublin (Ph.D. 1991). Dr. Nafzger has entertained and educated young people in Texas colleges for 37 years. Nafzger is best known for his dark novels and experimental screenwriting. His best know scripts to date are Lenin’s Body, produced in Russia by A-Media and Sea and Sky produced in The Philippines in the Tagalog language. In 1986, Nafzger wrote the iconic feminist western novel, Gina of Quitaque. Contact: editor@prat.uk
