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Rand Paul Rebukes Greenland Emergency Push as Congress Eyes Limits on Trump’s War Powers

Paul said Republicans won’t back military action, calling the Greenland drive no emergency.

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 08: U.S. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) speaks to members of the media after the Senate voted on the Venezuela War Powers Resolution at the U.S. Capitol on January 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Senate passed the bipartisan resolution 52-47 which will block President Trump's use of the U.S. military force Venezuela without Congressional authorization. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • On Meet the Press, Paul said he has heard no Republican support for militarily taking Greenland and doubts an invasion will occur.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended using tariffs and emergency-related economic tools as a geopolitical move to avoid a hot war.
  • Trump has announced a 10% tariff starting February 1, rising to 25% on June 1, to pressure a deal for acquiring Greenland.
  • Paul has co-sponsored a war powers resolution with several Republicans to constrain unilateral military action related to Greenland.
  • European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, reaffirmed Greenland’s sovereignty and voiced solidarity with Denmark in response to U.S. pressure.