Trump Floats $100k Plan to Woo Greenland; Leaders Reject Offer Amidst Ownership Push

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News18•09-01-2026, 09:50
Trump Floats $100k Plan to Woo Greenland; Leaders Reject Offer Amidst Ownership Push
- •Trump Administration explored offering $10,000-$100,000 cash payments to Greenlanders to encourage separation from Denmark and alignment with the US.
- •Discussions involved White House aides and senior US officials, part of Trump's intensified efforts to bring Greenland under US control.
- •US President Donald Trump expressed a desire for outright ownership of Greenland, not just treaty rights for military installations.
- •Greenlandic and European leaders, including PM Jens-Frederik Nielsen, have strongly rejected the proposal, stating the island is not for sale.
- •The White House has not ruled out military involvement, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stating it's "always an option."
Why It Matters: Trump's cash-for-Greenland plan faces strong rejection, but US still eyes ownership and military options.
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