WASHINGTON D.C January 15, 2026 – In a fiery address on the House floor, Democratic Representative Melanie Ann Stansbury from New Mexico delivered a stark warning to President Donald Trump amid escalating tensions over his push to acquire Greenland. Stansbury highlighted growing bipartisan discontent, stating that even Republicans are openly discussing impeachment if the U.S. proceeds with military action against the Danish territory.
“You know you’ve lost in 2026 when Republicans in the United States House of Representatives are openly talking about impeaching the President of the United States if he invades Greenland,” Stansbury said in her speech, which she shared via a video on X (formerly Twitter). She referenced recent comments from GOP lawmakers, including Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon, who described Trump’s Greenland rhetoric as “utter buffoonery” and indicated he would “lean toward” supporting impeachment if an invasion occurs.
Stansbury emphasized that she has already voted twice this year to advance articles of impeachment against Trump, citing a year of threats to U.S. allies and domestic soil. “Mr. President, Greenland is not for sale. Greenland is not for war. Greenland is NOT to be invaded,” she declared, underscoring U.S. solidarity with NATO allies and the Greenlandic people. She concluded by noting, “The American people want the Epstein files, not Greenland,” and warned of consequences if peace is disrupted.
The speech comes amid Trump’s renewed insistence on U.S. control of Greenland, which he frames as a national security imperative to counter potential Russian or Chinese influence in the Arctic. Trump has refused to rule out military options, stating that anything less than U.S. control is “unacceptable” and hinting at “hard ways” to achieve it if negotiations fail. This stance has drawn sharp criticism from both parties, with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warning that such actions could “incinerate” NATO alliances.
Public opinion largely opposes Trump’s Greenland ambitions. A recent CNN poll found that 75% of Americans disagree with U.S. efforts to take control of the island. Greenlandic and Danish officials have firmly rejected any sale or takeover, with ongoing diplomatic talks involving Vice President JD Vance aiming to ease tensions.
On the Democratic side, while leaders are not rushing to impeach—focusing instead on potential midterm gains—figures like Rep. Al Green (D-Texas) and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-Maryland) have labeled Trump’s foreign policy moves, including recent actions in Venezuela, as impeachable offenses. Meanwhile, some Republicans, like Florida Rep. Randy Fine, are pushing legislation to annex Greenland voluntarily and set it on a path to statehood.
Stansbury’s X post sharing the video has garnered significant attention, with nearly 200 likes and mixed reactions. Supporters praised her stance, while critics accused her of partisanship. As debates intensify, analysts suggest that any escalation could test GOP loyalty to Trump, potentially leading to a rare bipartisan push for accountability.
Life News Agency will continue monitoring developments in this unfolding international drama.
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