Gina Heslop
Former President Donald Trump has reignited his controversial ambition to purchase Greenland, a goal he first expressed years ago.
With new legislation introduced in Congress, the idea of the U.S. acquiring the massive Arctic island is once again being discussed.
Since reclaiming the White House less than a month ago, Trump has pushed an aggressive expansionist agenda. He has already renamed the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” announced plans to reclaim the Panama Canal, encouraged Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, and even suggested taking over Gaza. Now, his focus is back on Greenland.
Greenland, the world’s largest island, has been a part of the Danish Kingdom since the 18th century. It was officially recognized as a district of Denmark in 1953 and later gained autonomous status. Despite this, Trump believes the island’s 57,000 residents would prefer to be part of the United States.
Republican Congressman Buddy Carter from Georgia has introduced a bill that would allow Trump to enter negotiations with Denmark and Greenland about purchasing the island. The legislation has been referred to a committee for review.
Carter released a statement emphasizing Trump’s belief that acquiring Greenland is a “national security priority.” He also revealed Trump’s proposed new name for the island: “Red, White, and Blueland.” This name reflects the colors of the American flag, but it is unclear how the people of Greenland feel about it.
Speaking to reporters, Trump confidently stated that Greenland’s people want to join the United States. He also questioned Denmark’s claim to the island, implying that refusing to sell it would be “very unfriendly.”
He framed the purchase as a matter of protecting freedom worldwide, stating, “I think Greenland we’ll get because it has to do with freedom of the world. It has nothing to do with the United States other than that we’re the one that can provide the freedom. They can’t.”
Trump’s interest in Greenland first became widely known in 2019 when he proposed buying it from Denmark. At the time, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen dismissed the idea as “absurd,” which led to a heated phone call between her and Trump. The discussion reportedly caused alarm among government officials.
Now, with Republican control of the White House and Congress, Trump appears determined to revisit the plan. His administration argues that acquiring Greenland would strengthen U.S. national security, provide strategic military advantages, and grant access to valuable natural resources.
While the bill has been introduced, there is no guarantee it will pass. Denmark has not indicated any willingness to sell Greenland, and the island’s government has consistently expressed its desire to remain independent.
Additionally, many critics believe that trying to purchase another country’s territory in the 21st century is unrealistic and politically inappropriate.
Despite these challenges, Trump’s supporters see this as another bold move to expand American influence and secure economic and military benefits.
Whether this proposal will move forward remains to be seen, but it has once again brought Greenland into the global spotlight.
