US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Make Greenland America's 51st State

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CNBC TV18•13-01-2026, 15:57
US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Make Greenland America's 51st State
- •Florida Congressman Rep. Randy Fine introduced the "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act" in the US House of Representatives.
- •The bill authorizes the US President to negotiate with Denmark to acquire Greenland as a US territory.
- •Fine argues Greenland is crucial for US security due to its strategic location in the Arctic, controlling key shipping routes.
- •The bill aims to prevent countries like China and Russia from gaining influence in the Arctic region.
- •US President Donald Trump has previously expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, even suggesting the use of force.
Why It Matters: A US lawmaker introduced a bill to acquire Greenland, citing national security and Arctic dominance.
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