Rubio: Trump is serious about buying Greenland

[Social Media]

 

The notion of the United States purchasing Greenland is no laughing matter, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who reinforced former President Donald Trump’s push for acquiring the Danish territory. In one of his first media appearances since taking office, Rubio made it clear that the idea was not a joke, but rather a matter of national interest.  

 

“This is not a joke,” Rubio stated during an interview on *The Megyn Kelly Show* on SiriusXM. “This is not about acquiring land for the purpose of acquiring land. This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved.”  

 

While Trump had previously suggested that military force against Denmark, a NATO ally, could be an option to secure Greenland, Rubio sought to downplay that possibility. However, he stopped short of ruling it out completely. He defended Trump’s approach, describing it as a strategic negotiation tactic.  

 

“He is not going to begin what he views as a negotiation or a conversation by taking ... leverage off the table, and that’s a tactic that’s used all the time in business,” Rubio explained. “It’s being applied to foreign policy and I think to great effect in the first term.”  

 

The former president had a tense conversation with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen earlier this month regarding his interest in purchasing the vast Arctic island. Frederiksen reaffirmed Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede’s stance that the territory was not for sale. Despite this firm position from Greenland’s leadership, Rubio argued that the United States must not back down, emphasizing Greenland’s strategic importance.  

 

He pointed to the region’s changing environment as a key factor, predicting that the Arctic would become crucial for global shipping routes as ice continues to melt. Rubio also warned that failure to act could lead to China gaining a foothold in Greenland, a scenario he deemed dangerous for U.S. interests.  

 

“So the question becomes, if the Chinese begin to threaten Greenland, do we really trust that that is not a place where those deals are going to be made?” Rubio asked. “Do we really trust that that is not a place where they would not intervene, maybe by force?”  

 

His comments underscored a broader concern about geopolitical influence in the Arctic. As the region becomes more accessible due to climate change, the competition for control and influence over its resources and strategic location is intensifying. While Greenland’s leaders have repeatedly made it clear that they are not interested in selling the territory, the discussion remains a point of contention between the U.S. and Denmark.

 

Whether the Trump-era idea will be revived in the future remains uncertain, but Rubio’s statements signal that it is far from being dismissed as a mere passing remark.

 

Based on a report by Politico 2025-02-01

 

 

[Kiwiken]

19th Century mentality just shows where their future planning leads

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

The CCP is not to be trusted when it comes to northern shipping routes. They have already gained a foothold in Canada in the last 10 yrs which sets a dangerous precedent. No wonder the USA is concerned and wants to nip this in the bud.

[candide]

Complete B.S. 😆

 

The Chinese have failed in the Arctic. In Greenland they have been blocked since 2018. The EU in 2019, Denmark in 2021, and soon Greenland, have implemented investment screening laws to protect infrastructures, energy and critical resources, in particular from China and Russia.

https://investmentpolicy.unctad.org/investment-laws/laws/435/denmark-investment-screening-act

 

The U.S. and the EU have also created a mineral security partnership aiming at securing access to critical minerals and Greenland has been one of the first members.

https://minexforum.com/2024/10/01/eu-and-us-welcome-new-members-to-the-minerals-security-partnership-msp/

 

 

[RetiredNavy71]

1 hour ago, Social Media said:

 

The notion of the United States purchasing Greenland is no laughing matter, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who reinforced former President Donald Trump’s push for acquiring the Danish territory. In one of his first media appearances since taking office, Rubio made it clear that the idea was not a joke, but rather a matter of national interest.  

 

“This is not a joke,” Rubio stated during an interview on *The Megyn Kelly Show* on SiriusXM. “This is not about acquiring land for the purpose of acquiring land. This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved.”  

 

 

While Trump had previously suggested that military force against Denmark, a NATO ally, could be an option to secure Greenland, Rubio sought to downplay that possibility. However, he stopped short of ruling it out completely. He defended Trump’s approach, describing it as a strategic negotiation tactic.  

 

“He is not going to begin what he views as a negotiation or a conversation by taking ... leverage off the table, and that’s a tactic that’s used all the time in business,” Rubio explained. “It’s being applied to foreign policy and I think to great effect in the first term.”  

 

The former president had a tense conversation with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen earlier this month regarding his interest in purchasing the vast Arctic island. Frederiksen reaffirmed Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede’s stance that the territory was not for sale. Despite this firm position from Greenland’s leadership, Rubio argued that the United States must not back down, emphasizing Greenland’s strategic importance.  

 

He pointed to the region’s changing environment as a key factor, predicting that the Arctic would become crucial for global shipping routes as ice continues to melt. Rubio also warned that failure to act could lead to China gaining a foothold in Greenland, a scenario he deemed dangerous for U.S. interests.  

 

“So the question becomes, if the Chinese begin to threaten Greenland, do we really trust that that is not a place where those deals are going to be made?” Rubio asked. “Do we really trust that that is not a place where they would not intervene, maybe by force?”  

 

His comments underscored a broader concern about geopolitical influence in the Arctic. As the region becomes more accessible due to climate change, the competition for control and influence over its resources and strategic location is intensifying. While Greenland’s leaders have repeatedly made it clear that they are not interested in selling the territory, the discussion remains a point of contention between the U.S. and Denmark.

 

Whether the Trump-era idea will be revived in the future remains uncertain, but Rubio’s statements signal that it is far from being dismissed as a mere passing remark.

 

Based on a report by Politico 2025-02-01

 

 

According to the NATO Charter, an attack on one NATO country is considered an attack on all NATO member states.  Greenland is a free and sovereign state and must be respected and treated that way. .

[anyone]

In my opinion, Trump has some kind of unexplored anomaly in his brain. Something is pressing on his cerebellum.

[Tug]

Trump can bleat whatever he pleases the Danes and the Greenlanders told trump to stuff it.

[impulse]

1 hour ago, Tug said:

Trump can bleat whatever he pleases the Danes and the Greenlanders told trump to stuff it.

 

Greenlanders may change their mind when they hear his offer.  In which case, what the Danes think becomes moot.

 

What's 57,000 x $1 million smackeroos?  Small change for the US.  Life changing for the Greenlanders.

 

[Paul Catton]

Interesting reading regarding USA & Greenland

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposals_for_the_United_States_to_purchase_Greenland

 

History, would show it not to be a momentary "lightbulb" thought for President Trump, but has been on the cards trough previous administrations since the 19th century.

 

Maybe he can actually get the deal done.

[bamnutsak]

This should lower the price of eggs.

[WDSmart]

Buying would be okay, but acquiring it through force or threat of force would not. 

[Purdey]

Yeah, I see it now. 

Trump: Let us buy your country for a lot of money.

Greenland: What benefits will we get? 

Trump: a bigly amount. We will drill for oil everywhere. That will repay us what we paid you.

Greenland: That sounds kind of meh.

Trump: We will force you to pay most of your salary for healthcare. No more liberal free healthcare. You will thank us for forcing you to pay, baby, pay.

Greenland: That doesn't sound good. 

Trump: What do you mean? Freedom from free healthcare! Your choice of really expensive, grasping, health insurance. 

Greenland: I don't know. Any other benefits?

Trump: And the best of all - you're gonna love this - you get to pay through the nose for your kids' education. Yup no more free socialist education. Pay, baby, pay.

Greenland: Let's think about it 

[Gweiloman]

To be an enemy of America is dangerous. To be an ally is fatal. These words are getting truer by the day.

[spidermike007]

And why would those with Danish citizenship give up free Healthcare, and a safety net for seniors? 

 

In Denmark, the welfare state is characterised by an extensive social security system and a high degree of income equality. All Danish citizens have equal access to education and health care regardless of their social and financial background. Similarly, every citizen is entitled to a limited compensation for loss of income due to unemployment, disability, or illness – just to name a few of the public services that the welfare system provides.

 

The welfare system does indeed benefit each individual citizen but the main purpose of the Danish welfare model is to ensure healthcare and education for all citizens in order to provide high quality human capital/first class employees of great benefit to the taxpaying companies and hence to the Danish economy. 

 

https://denmark.dk/society-and-business/the-danish-welfare-state

 

In other words, the polar opposite of the US, where if an older couple does not have hugely expensive health care, they could lose everything with one illness. 

 

So, why would any Dane choose to be American? A land owned and controlled by Big pharma, corrupt lobbyists, greedy out of control corporations and a highly dysfunctional government. They would have to be insane. 

[Foexie]

trump is one of the biggest dumb@sses in the world

[Hamus Yaigh]

It would need a special type of retard to fall for Rubio's bull. His statement seems to ignore the fact that Greenland is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, with its own government and people. So any “deal” involving the transfer of Greenland to the US would require agreement from Denmark, Greenland, and the US. It’s interesting to note that Rubio’s statement seems to be aimed more at appealing to American nationalists and those who see the US as entitled to more land and resources.

[Lacessit]

17 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

To be an enemy of America is dangerous. To be an ally is fatal. These words are getting truer by the day.

Russia became a pariah nation when it invaded Ukraine. Its only allies are Iran and North Korea. China is lukewarm.

 

If the US takes Greenland by force, how is it any different to Russia?

 

What people with more than two brain cells would want to be part of the American health and education system?

[bangadang]

1 minute ago, Lacessit said:

Russia became a pariah nation when it invaded Ukraine. Its only allies are Iran and North Korea. China is lukewarm.

 

If the US takes Greenland by force, how is it any different to Russia?

 

What people with more than two brain cells would want to be part of the American health and education system?

 What garbage how about doing a little research?   India?  China?  Africa?  This thread is about Greenland not Ukraine.

[HappyExpat57]

45 minutes ago, WDSmart said:

Buying would be okay, but acquiring it through force or threat of force would not. 

I do believe Greenland said, in words even the stupidest president ever could understand, that they are not for sale. Used words we can't even post here.

[Lacessit]

8 minutes ago, bangadang said:

 What garbage how about doing a little research?   India?  China?  Africa?  This thread is about Greenland not Ukraine.

Did you fail English comprehension?

[bangadang]

3 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Did you fail English comprehension?

 It appears YOU did - Greenland? What is it about Greenland that you bring to Ukraine? Total obsession and whining over Ukraine and its defeat, and it becomes very old and boring.

[bangadang]

3 hours ago, Tug said:

Trump can bleat whatever he pleases the Danes and the Greenlanders told trump to stuff it.

 Who cares what the Danes think?  Greenlanders voice should be heard after we know what the offer is.

[impulse]

29 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

And why would those with Danish citizenship give up free Healthcare, and a safety net for seniors? 

 

For a $ million smackeroos.  And the most powerful passport in the world.

 

[Thingamabob]

4 hours ago, Woke to Sounds of Horking said:

The CCP is not to be trusted when it comes to northern shipping routes. They have already gained a foothold in Canada in the last 10 yrs which sets a dangerous precedent. No wonder the USA is concerned and wants to nip this in the bud.

Excellent point.

[impulse]

21 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

I do believe Greenland said, in words even the stupidest president ever could understand, that they are not for sale. Used words we can't even post here.

 

All 57,000 of them?  What about Mabel who works at the diner?  Did she turn down a $ million?  Does she even know what the offer is?

 

[Thingamabob]

4 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

For a $ million smackeroos.  And the most powerful passport in the world.

 

Money will talk in resolving this issue. Many of the 50k plus population of Greenland are not exactly in love with the Danes.

[impulse]

3 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Money will talk in resolving this issue. Many of the 50k plus population of Greenland are not exactly in love with the Danes.

 

I think it's telling that the Danish gub'ment is quickly changing the way they treat their subjects on that captive and neglected island.

 

And yes.  That's hyperbole.

 

[Lacessit]

17 minutes ago, bangadang said:

 It appears YOU did - Greenland? What is it about Greenland that you bring to Ukraine? Total obsession and whining over Ukraine and its defeat, and it becomes very old and boring.

The art of comparison is not part of your education, obviously.

 

I can explain it to you, I can't understand it for you.

[Lacessit]

7 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

Money will talk in resolving this issue. Many of the 50k plus population of Greenland are not exactly in love with the Danes.

It would take a lot more than a measly million to get me into the American health and education system.

 

What makes you think Greenlanders will want to give up their self-governing status?

[Thingamabob]

2 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

It would take a lot more than a measly million to get me into the American health and education system.

 

What makes you think Greenlanders will want to give up their self-governing status?

Hardly self governing. For example, and critically, the judiciary is controlled by the Danes which has lead to resentment by many Greenlanders. Further, an offer of 1 million dollars to each adult Greenlander would be gratefully received by most.