House Republicans Craft Bill to Let Trump Purchase Greenland!
The stage is set for Greenlanders to be Americans...
House Republicans introduced a bill to authorize President-elect Trump to negotiate with Denmark for the acquisition of Greenland, continuing GOP efforts to advance Trump’s vision of expanding U.S. territorial holdings. While the proposal faces strong opposition from Democratic leaders and skepticism from Denmark, some centrist Democrats acknowledge the geopolitical significance of the idea.
Proposed Legislation
House Republicans introduced the "Make Greenland Great Again Act," sponsored by Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.).
The bill would authorize President-elect Trump to negotiate with Denmark to acquire Greenland.
Congress would have 60 days to approve or block any agreement, requiring a two-thirds veto-proof majority to block it.
The proposal has 10 GOP co-sponsors, including moderate members like Reps. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) and Mike Rulli (R-Ohio).
Related Republican Initiatives
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) introduced a bill to authorize talks to repurchase the Panama Canal, co-sponsored by 15 Republicans.
Seven co-sponsors of the Greenland bill also supported Johnson’s Panama Canal bill.
Trump and Allies’ Interest in Greenland
Trump and his allies have expressed continued interest in acquiring Greenland despite opposition from Danish and Greenlandic leaders.
Vice President-elect JD Vance stated there is a "deal to be made," and Donald Trump Jr. recently visited the island.
Trump has not ruled out the use of military force to acquire Greenland.
Response from Denmark and Greenland
Danish and Greenlandic leaders have opposed the idea of selling Greenland.
However, Danish officials have privately expressed openness to discussing an increased U.S. military presence in Greenland.
Political Challenges and Reactions
Democratic leaders, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), oppose Trump’s expansionist ambitions.
Some centrist Democrats acknowledge the geopolitical significance of Greenland and might consider collaboration on the idea.
GO DEEPER
House Republicans introduced a bill allowing President-elect Trump to negotiate with Denmark to acquire Greenland.
The "Make Greenland Great Again Act," sponsored by Rep. Andy Ogles, has 10 GOP co-sponsors.
The bill would require Congress to approve any agreement within 60 days, needing a two-thirds veto-proof majority to block it.
It follows other Republican proposals, including renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" and repurchasing the Panama Canal.
Trump and his allies have expressed continued interest in Greenland despite pushback from Danish and Greenlandic leaders.
Vice President-elect JD Vance mentioned a "deal to be made," and Trump Jr. recently visited Greenland.
Danish officials have signaled willingness to discuss an increased U.S. military presence in Greenland.
Democratic leaders oppose the plan, though some centrist Democrats see potential geopolitical benefits.