Vice President advised European leaders to take President Trump seriously on Greenland and address its security, warning "the United States is going to have to do something about it" if they do not, according to a State Department X post shared between 4:16 AM and 5:15 AM UTC on January 9, 2026. Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) defended Greenland and Denmark as U.S. allies on X during the same period, stating "Stop the absolutely idiotic BS" and criticizing statements that "will extend beyond President Trump’s term." He quoted that "Greenland is strategically located, critical to U.S. national security and the security of our NATO Allies." Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) urged support for Cubans protesting the dictatorship on X over the past hour, posting "We must all take advantage of this moment and promote the legitimate demands of the people of #Cuba" and noting "President Trump has demonstrated his commitment." In Minneapolis, barricaded encampment-style blockades were set up surrounding the site where Renee Good was shot by an ICE agent, according to ScooterCasterNY on X reporting the development now during the reporting window.
