President Donald Trump’s long-standing fantasy of purchasing Greenland has resurfaced with fresh momentum, as legislation authorizing negotiations has now landed in Congress. Spearheading the effort is Republican Congressman Buddy Carter from Georgia, who introduced a bill allowing Trump to enter formal talks with Denmark and Greenland. If Trump’s plans come to fruition, Greenland won’t just be U.S. territory—it will have a new name: “Red, White, and Blueland.” The New Manifest Destiny? Since reclaiming the presidency less than a month ago, Trump has launched an ambitious expansionist agenda. Beyond his Greenland aspirations, he’s already renamed the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” floated the idea of Canada becoming the 51st U.S. state, and proposed reclaiming the Panama Canal. Even more controversially, he’s hinted at “taking over Gaza,” though his remarks have sparked global outrage.
Greenland, however, is central to Trump’s vision. The world’s largest island has been part of the Danish Kingdom since its colonization in the 18th century. Though it gained autonomy in 2009, Trump views Greenland’s strategic location and resources as critical for national security—and a chance to expand America’s footprint.
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Buddy Carter: “America Is Back and Bigger Than Ever” Buddy Carter’s statement following the introduction of the bill was nothing short of patriotic fanfare. “America is back and will soon be bigger than ever with the addition of Red, White, and Blueland,” Carter declared.
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He also praised Trump for identifying Greenland as a national security priority. “We will proudly welcome its people to join the freest nation to ever exist when our Negotiator-in-Chief inks this monumental deal,” he added. The bill itself states its purpose bluntly: “To authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename Greenland as ‘Red, White, and Blueland.’” Trump’s Take: Greenland Deserves Freedom Unwavering in his conviction, Trump doubled down on his desire to purchase Greenland. Speaking to reporters last month, he claimed Greenland’s 57,000 residents “want to be with us.” “I think we’re going to have it. I think the people want to be with us,” Trump asserted. He dismissed Denmark’s claim to the island and suggested any resistance would be “an unfriendly act.”
In typical Trump fashion, he tied Greenland’s acquisition to his broader mission of “protecting freedom.” He argued, “I think Greenland we’ll get because it has to do with freedom of the world. They can’t provide the freedom we can.”
International Reactions Yet to Unfold While Trump’s fiery rhetoric may ignite nationalist pride at home, the prospect of annexing Greenland remains controversial on the world stage. Danish officials have previously dismissed any talk of selling Greenland as “absurd,” and Greenlandic leaders have expressed no interest in joining the United States.
Still, Trump’s polarizing plans for “Red, White, and Blueland” are sure to keep headlines buzzing. Whether the world’s largest island will soon be draped in stars and stripes—or just remain another chapter in Trump’s long list of grandiose ambitions—remains to be seen.
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