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President Trump has reportedly put Greenland back on the table, and rightfully so — our strategic position in the Arctic matters more than European sensitivities. The White House has publicly said discussions are active about acquiring Greenland because of its value in countering Russian and Chinese influence, and the administration is taking the idea seriously. Americans who care about national security should welcome a president willing to think big and protect our interests.
This is not some newfangled conspiracy; President Trump first floated the idea in 2019 and drew scorn from Denmark, which reacted as if the very notion of American strength were an insult. Back then the proposal led to the cancellation of a state visit after Denmark’s leaders declared Greenland “not for sale,” a response that too many in Europe treated as a rhetorical slap rather than a negotiation point. Conservatives should remember that bold diplomacy sometimes looks provocative to our friends — and that is not always a bad thing.
Greenland is far more than a political curiosity: it sits astride crucial Arctic sea lanes, contains vast mineral wealth, and hosts U.S. strategic assets like Thule, which have long mattered to American defense planners. Securing Greenland would deny adversaries a forward base and give the United States control over resources and geography that are increasingly central to 21st-century power. If we cede strategic ground out of timidity, we will only embolden rivals who do not share our respect for liberty or for the rule of nations.
Predictably, Brussels and Copenhagen have reacted with alarm and righteous indignation, calling the island’s future a matter for Denmark and Greenland alone and warning about NATO’s cohesion. European elites who denounce American strategic assertiveness forget that alliances exist because they serve mutual defense — not to veto U.S. moves that protect our homeland. If America must act to secure its own interests in the Arctic, it is not a betrayal of allies but a demonstration of leadership they sorely need.
Let us be blunt: the reflexive European outrage only underscores the weakness of the post-war order when our partners prioritize moralizing over realpolitik. Conservatives should reject the self-pitying narrative that America asking to buy territory is imperialism; we are proposing negotiations, purchase, or mutually agreed arrangements, not imperial conquest. The proper posture is strength-first diplomacy — bargain hard, protect American lives, and insist on fair deals.
White House messaging has even acknowledged a range of options, from purchase to creative compacts, as the administration seeks practical paths forward that respect Greenlanders’ rights while advancing U.S. security. If negotiators can offer economic investment, infrastructure, and respect for local governance, this could be a win-win that secures vital interests without needless conflict. It is patriotic to insist any agreement be reached on terms that benefit America and its people.
In the end, this debate is a test of who we are as a nation: a country that timidly watches rivals carve up the future, or a republic that uses its might and ingenuity to defend liberty and prosperity. Hardworking Americans should back any prudent, lawful effort to secure our strategic position — including the wise pursuit of Greenland — because preserving American strength preserves American freedom.
