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Cruz Suggests Greenlanders for U.S. Citizenship, Faces Backlash

1/8/2026

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Texas Senator Ted Cruz says making someone American is 'the greatest gift anyone could wish for' and suggests Greenlanders might welcome citizenship.
Many Americans push back, arguing life under the United States would not be better than in Denmark and citing issues like healthcare loss.
European leaders expressed support for Denmark on Greenland in response to Cruz's comments, highlighting differing views on American identity and colonialism.

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Texas Senator Ted Cruz says making someone American is 'the greatest gift anyone could wish for' and suggests Greenlanders might welcome citizenship.
Many Americans push back, arguing life under the United States would not be better than in Denmark and citing issues like healthcare loss.
European leaders expressed support for Denmark on Greenland in response to Cruz's comments, highlighting differing views on American identity and colonialism.