Hegseth says Pentagon has many 'contingencies' in Greenland - including invading it
Defense And Security,Defense Department,Department Of Defense,Pete Hegseth,Greenland,Panama,US Territories
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon has plans for multiple "contingencies" in Greenland – including an invasion of the island.
Asked by Republican Rep. Mike Turner at a June 12 House Armed Services Committee hearing to confirm whether there are plans to invade Greenland, Hegseth said, "The Pentagon has plans for any number of contingencies."
"It is not your testimony today that there are plans at the Pentagon for taking by force or invading Greenland, correct? Because I sure as hell hope that it is not your testimony," Turner dug in...
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