Can Trump buy Greenland? Technically, yes. Here are his options.

[Michie]

Donald Trump’s gambit to buy Greenland may sound ridiculous, but it’s not impossible.

If the president-elect is really determined to control the world’s largest island, he could try to buy it outright if the autonomous territory declares independence from Denmark. He could seek to make it a commonwealth like Puerto Rico. Or he could even weave Greenland into a deal like the United States has with Micronesia and the Marshall Islands that gives the U.S. military unfettered access in exchange for defense and financial assistance.

“There are tons of variations in terms of what is administered by the Interior Department,” said Alex Gray, the National Security Council chief of staff during the first Trump administration. “It’s not a one-size fits all and we have precedent for doing a lot of options.”

If he can’t buy Greenland, he could try to add more bases to snoop on nearby Russia and China. And if the Greenlanders agree — which they may not — he could find ways to exercise more authority on the island.

Here is what the incoming president could do to change the U.S. relationship with Greenland — and the barriers in his way.

Buy it​

Continued below.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/09/can-america-buy-another-country-00197197

 

[Fantine]

Why do we need Greenland to monitor China and Russia?

We have bases in S. Korea and Japan that Trump complains about. S. Korea's main Army presence near Seoul is a puddle jump away from China. We also have a Strategic Defense system between Busan and Seoul.

Northern Japan is a slightly longer puddle jump from Siberia.

Why not use the resources we already have instead of buying Greenland?

 

[Vambram]

Why do we need Greenland to monitor China and Russia?

We have bases in S. Korea and Japan that Trump complains about. S. Korea's main Army presence near Seoul is a puddle jump away from China. We also have a Strategic Defense system between Busan and Seoul.

Northern Japan is a slightly longer puddle jump from Siberia.

Why not use the resources we already have instead of buying Greenland?

Chinese and Russian navies are traveling through and underneath the Arctic Oceans up there in that region. We already do have one military base in Greenland, and it would be a good idea to have more US military assets there as well, in my opinion. China is expanding the sphere of their economic and military influences in Africa and also in the Northern Hemisphere. Russia wants to expand their military and economic influence within the northern part of the world. Therefore, it is a smart idea for the USA to counteract said expansionists moves by China and Russia. Also, there are tons and tons of untapped rare earth minerals in Greenland. Those minerals are worth untold billions of dollars which can be helpful for Greenland's economy as well as ours.

 

[Michie]

Ted Cruz defends Trump’s pitch to acquire Greenland

Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stressed Greenland’s strategic location in the Arctic and its natural wealth of critical minerals.

www.texastribune.org

 

[RileyG]

Why do we need Greenland to monitor China and Russia?

We have bases in S. Korea and Japan that Trump complains about. S. Korea's main Army presence near Seoul is a puddle jump away from China. We also have a Strategic Defense system between Busan and Seoul.

Northern Japan is a slightly longer puddle jump from Siberia.

Why not use the resources we already have instead of buying Greenland?

I wonder why he wants, Greenland, too.

Won't lie about that.

 

[RileyG]

Ted Cruz defends Trump’s pitch to acquire Greenland

Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, stressed Greenland’s strategic location in the Arctic and its natural wealth of critical minerals.

www.texastribune.org

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Vambram]

I wonder why he wants, Greenland, too.

Won't lie about that.

The Donroe Doctrine: The National Security Case for Buying Greenland | The Gateway Pundit | by Antonio Graceffo

Explore the strategic significance of Greenland in U.S. national security and the potential implications of its acquisition amidst rising geopolitical tensions with China and Russia.

www.thegatewaypundit.com

Check out this article, my brother. I hope it answers some of your questions.

 

[RileyG]

The Donroe Doctrine: The National Security Case for Buying Greenland | The Gateway Pundit | by Antonio Graceffo

Explore the strategic significance of Greenland in U.S. national security and the potential implications of its acquisition amidst rising geopolitical tensions with China and Russia.

www.thegatewaypundit.com

Check out this article, my brother. I hope it answers some of your questions.

Ah, thank you much for your response. It helps clarifies a lot.

Blessings

 

[Vambram]

Ah, thank you much for your response. It helps clarifies a lot.

Blessings

Your welcome.

May the blessings of the Savior be upon you always.

 

[RileyG]

Your welcome.

May the blessings of the Savior be upon you always.

Amen. You too!

 

[chevyontheriver]

Donald Trump’s gambit to buy Greenland may sound ridiculous, but it’s not impossible.

If the president-elect is really determined to control the world’s largest island, he could try to buy it outright if the autonomous territory declares independence from Denmark. He could seek to make it a commonwealth like Puerto Rico. Or he could even weave Greenland into a deal like the United States has with Micronesia and the Marshall Islands that gives the U.S. military unfettered access in exchange for defense and financial assistance.

“There are tons of variations in terms of what is administered by the Interior Department,” said Alex Gray, the National Security Council chief of staff during the first Trump administration. “It’s not a one-size fits all and we have precedent for doing a lot of options.”

If he can’t buy Greenland, he could try to add more bases to snoop on nearby Russia and China. And if the Greenlanders agree — which they may not — he could find ways to exercise more authority on the island.

Here is what the incoming president could do to change the U.S. relationship with Greenland — and the barriers in his way.

Buy it​

Continued below.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/01/09/can-america-buy-another-country-00197197

The real question would be how much China is willing to offer to buy Greenland. Or Russia. Or China and Russia. Imagine that as part of China. NATO should be paying attention.