- The White House is reportedly considering offering Greenlanders up to $100,000 each to persuade the island's 57,000 residents to leave Denmark and join the United States, a move that could cost as much as $5.7 billion.
- President Donald Trump has cited Greenland's strategic importance, mineral wealth and Arctic location as critical to U.S. national security amid growing Russian and Chinese activity in the region.
- U.S. officials are weighing multiple options to expand American influence, including financial incentives, a potential compact of free association and even military measures.
- Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen strongly rejected Trump's rhetoric, stressing Greenland's long-standing friendship with the U.S. while condemning threats and talk of annexation as disrespectful.
- Polls show most Greenlanders oppose becoming part of the United States, and Denmark has reiterated that Greenland is not for sale and any change in sovereignty would require Danish approval.
The White House is reportedly weighing a plan to offer Greenlanders up to $100,000 each to convince the island's 57,000 residents to secede from Denmark and become part of the United States.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized Greenland's strategic importance, citing national security concerns as Russia and China increase their activities in the Arctic. The world's largest semi-autonomous island is rich in minerals, including rare-earth elements and holds a key position along major Arctic shipping routes.
In line with this, discussions have explored payments ranging from approximately $10,000 to $100,000 per person, which could cost Washington as much as $5.7 billion if the maximum amount were offered.
Officials are considering multiple options to bring Greenland under U.S. influence, ranging from financial incentives to potential military measures. The cash offer is reportedly being taken more seriously in recent days, with White House aides entertaining the idea of the $100,000-per-person lump sum.
In addition to direct payments, officials have discussed offering Greenland a "compact of free association," a bespoke arrangement previously used with small Pacific nations. Such agreements typically provide U.S. military protection and services like mail delivery in exchange for access to troops and duty-free trade.
Greenland rejects Trump's takeover
Greenland has historically explored the idea of independence from Denmark. As per BrightU.AI's Enoch, Greenlanders also seek to preserve their unique cultural identity and way of life, which they believe is threatened by Danish control.
However, polls indicate that the majority of its residents are not interested in becoming part of the United States. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens?Frederik Nielsen also stressed that Greenland has been "a close and loyal friend" to the United States for generations, and said recent statements from Washington crossed a line.
"We have been the USA's close and loyal friend for generations, that is why the current and recent rhetoric from the U.S. is completely unacceptable. When the U.S. president says that 'we need Greenland' and links us to Venezuela and military intervention, it is not just wrong. It's disrespectful," Nielsen said.
Nielsen acknowledged Greenland's strategic position but emphasized that mutual respect is essential to maintaining a constructive relationship.
"Alliances are built on trust. And trust requires respect," he said. "Threats, pressure and talk of annexation have no place between friends. That is not how you speak to a people who have shown responsibility, stability and loyalty time and again. Enough is enough. No more pressure. No more innuendo. No more fantasies of annexation."
Copenhagen has made it clear that Greenland is not for sale, and any transfer of sovereignty would require Danish approval.
Watch this Fox News report about President Trump explaining that the U.S. needs Greenland for international security.
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