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Trump's Greenland Ambitions Face Widespread Disapproval

2/14/2026

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Trump Pursues Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump expresses confidence that Greenland will want U.S. control as he pursues the Danish territory.
Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds 72% of Americans disapprove of the Greenland approach, with discontent among younger Republicans.
Critics, including some Trump supporters, argue that forcibly taking Greenland would be unlawful and hypocritical.
In Greenland, 76% of residents oppose U.S. annexation, signaling little local support.

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Graham Defends Trump

At the Munich Security Conference, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) addressed European concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump's Greenland plans.
He urged allies to relax and said Greenland would be better under Trump.
European leaders, including Denmark's Mette Frederiksen and France's Emmanuel Macron, said Trump's annexation threats could destabilize NATO.
Graham said NATO allies have increased defense spending since Trump took office.
Relations with Denmark remain strong.

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Trump Pursues Greenland

U.S. President Donald Trump expresses confidence that Greenland will want U.S. control as he pursues the Danish territory.
Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll finds 72% of Americans disapprove of the Greenland approach, with discontent among younger Republicans.
Critics, including some Trump supporters, argue that forcibly taking Greenland would be unlawful and hypocritical.
In Greenland, 76% of residents oppose U.S. annexation, signaling little local support.

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