JUST IN; U.S. House and Senate Secure the Necessary Votes to Pass the Bipartisan NATO Unity Protection Act, Explicitly Blocking Donald Trump From Using Military Force to Seize Greenland, a Danish Territory Under NATO Protection

Washington was jolted today as congressional leaders announced they have secured the votes needed to advance what they are calling the Bipartisan NATO Unity Protection Act — legislation designed to explicitly block any U.S. president from using military force against Greenland, the Danish territory protected under NATO.

According to sponsors, the bill is a direct response to renewed fears inside Congress and allied capitals that reckless executive action could drag the United States into a catastrophic breach of NATO commitments. While supporters stress the measure applies broadly to presidential authority, its language unmistakably targets one scenario lawmakers say they want permanently “off the table”: any unilateral attempt by Donald Trump to use military force to seize Greenland.

“This is about drawing a bright red line,” one senior lawmaker said. “NATO allies are not bargaining chips, and U.S. military power is not a real-estate tool.”

A Rare Bipartisan Wall

In an era of near-constant gridlock, the announcement of vote counts from both the House and Senate immediately stood out. Lawmakers from both parties described the bill as a preemptive safeguard, reinforcing that NATO territory — including Greenland — is legally and militarily off-limits to U.S. aggression, regardless of who occupies the White House.

The legislation would:

Reaffirm Greenland’s status as sovereign Danish territory under NATO protection

Bar the use of U.S. military force against any NATO ally absent congressional authorization

Explicitly prohibit executive actions that could undermine Article 5 commitments

Supporters argue the bill is less about politics and more about credibility — especially as allies quietly express anxiety about unpredictable U.S. leadership.

Why Greenland — and Why Now

Trump’s past comments about acquiring Greenland, once dismissed as rhetorical spectacle, have taken on new gravity amid escalating global tensions. Lawmakers say allies have sought private assurances that the U.S. will not destabilize NATO from within.

“Even joking about this damages trust,” a Senate aide said. “This bill exists because jokes can turn into policy if no guardrails are in place.”

Shockwaves Beyond Washington

The announcement has already rippled across diplomatic circles. European officials, speaking cautiously, welcomed what they described as a strong congressional signal of NATO unity, while defense analysts noted the unusual step of Congress proactively limiting hypothetical presidential military action.

Trump allies blasted the move as inflammatory and unnecessary, accusing lawmakers of legislating against a man rather than a threat. Backers of the bill counter that the Constitution gives Congress the power — and responsibility — to prevent exactly this kind of crisis.

What Comes Next

While sponsors say the votes are there, formal passage still requires floor action and final approval. Even so, the message from Capitol Hill was unmistakable: Greenland is not up for grabs, NATO is not negotiable, and unilateral military adventurism will be blocked.

Whether the bill becomes law or not, Washington has already sent a signal heard far beyond U.S. borders — one aimed squarely at allies, adversaries, and a former president whose words once made the unthinkable sound possible.