U.S. lawmaker suggests renewed effort to purchase Greenland

newsweek.com November 8, 2024, 04:01 PM UTC

Georgia Representative Mike Collins has suggested that the U.S. should try to purchase Greenland again. He shared a post on social media showing a map of Trump's 2024 Electoral College victory, including Greenland as a potential Republican state. This idea follows Trump's previous interest in buying the island during his first term, which was rejected by Denmark. Greenland, an autonomous territory, has significant natural resources and has been self-governing since 1979. Collins's post has gained significant attention, but it does not reflect Greenland's political landscape, where left-wing parties dominate. Greenland's government has expressed a desire to strengthen ties with the U.S. without discussing any sale.


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