Trump revives Greenland purchase proposal despite strong opposition from leaders

Donald Trump has renewed efforts to purchase Greenland, which would be the largest U.S. territorial acquisition. The proposal, first made in 2019, faces strong opposition from Danish and Greenlandic leaders, complicating the potential deal. Greenland, with an area of 836,330 square miles, is strategically important and hosts key military installations. Trump appointed Ken Howery as U.S. ambassador to Denmark to support this initiative, emphasizing the island's significance for national security. Greenland's Prime Minister has firmly rejected the idea, stating, "Greenland is ours. We are not for sale." Any acquisition would require a compact of free association and approval from both Greenland and Denmark.