Hold onto your hats, folks—President Donald Trump’s latest brainstorm about acquiring Greenland has sparked a firestorm, and House Speaker Mike Johnson is pouring cold water on any talk of military muscle, as Politico reports.

Early Tuesday, the White House floated the idea of the U.S. taking control of Greenland, with President Trump reportedly keen on the territory and not ruling out any options to make it happen, while Johnson swiftly shot down the notion of using force.

The White House dropped this bombshell first, signaling Trump’s interest in adding Greenland to America’s portfolio.

Speaker Johnson Rejects Military Approach

By Tuesday evening, Speaker Johnson was already pushing back hard against any hint of armed intervention.

“No, I don’t think that’s appropriate,” Johnson told reporters, making it crystal clear where he stands on sending troops to the Arctic.

Let’s be real—using tanks and jets to snag a frosty island sounds like a plot from a bad action flick, not a serious policy move.

White House Stirs Strategic Debate

Not to be outdone, the White House doubled down with press secretary Karoline Leavitt stating, “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander in chief’s disposal.”

Always an option? That’s a mighty broad brush to paint with, especially when we’re talking about a territory tied to Denmark, a NATO ally, and not some rogue state.

This kind of rhetoric might fire up the base, but it risks chilling relations with partners who already eye some of Trump’s bolder ideas with suspicion.

Greenland’s Value in Focus

Johnson, for his part, didn’t dismiss Greenland’s importance outright, acknowledging its potential as a key asset.

He noted that many see the island as a vital spot for American interests, especially in a world where global powers are jockeying for polar influence.

That’s a fair point—strategic positioning matters, but there’s a wide gap between recognizing value and rolling in with the cavalry.

Behind Closed Doors, No Discussion

Interestingly, Johnson revealed that the Greenland topic didn’t even surface during his talks with Trump at a House GOP retreat earlier that day.

He also expressed doubt about the White House’s statement, suggesting he hadn’t seen it and questioning whether such a position was seriously on the table.

This disconnect between the speaker and the administration raises eyebrows—either the left hand doesn’t know what the right is doing, or someone’s playing a very loud game of telephone.