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News1809-01-2026, 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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