Is having Greenland something that Americans will gain some personal benefit from? If not, why is Trump set on getting it?

[MisterBeale]

So what? In addition, have either of those countries ever shown a desire to acquire Greenland?

AI Overview

Neither Russia nor China has officially expressed a desire to purchase or formally acquire Greenland.

By the way and as far as NATO

There are only two arguments that make any sense on this issue.

The first is to distract from the Epstein mess, and the way the administration is stonewalling and breaking the law on that front.

The second, yeah, is to purposely put an end to NATO.

As far as the second goes? Of course Americans will benefit with far less global oligarch input & control of our foreign policy. SO, it is just as likely the administration is pursuing this as a way of getting out of this onerous global organization which now has little benefit, or regard for the interests of most Americans.

Edit, well, O.K., three. . . the global technocrats want their mineral investments to increase in value. . . But they are doing that all over the planet. It would not surprise me if this is the same reason that they pushed Russia into war. . . they want the minereals and energy that Russia possesses.

 

[Rogue AI]

wow, talk about conspiracy theories that are as unlikely to happen as what you have stated. This one takes the cake. Are you sane?

You should look into proposed mineral deals in Greenland and get back to me.

 

[Luckyone]

You should look into proposed mineral deals in Greenland and get back to me.

Are we that desperate for mineral deals that we are willing to do things that will put us all at risk? are we not the #1 nation in the world? We need to spend so much money and take such risks for mineral deals?

You are destroying the Trump con artist narrative, you know that don't you?

 

[Rogue AI]

Prove that we would be closer in Greenland to attack Russia than from Alaska!

AI Overview

Neither Greenland nor Alaska would provide a strategic advantage for "attacking Russia." Both locations are primarily crucial for
defense, early warning, and strategic deterrence rather than staging offensive operations. An attack from either location would be a major logistical and geopolitical challenge and likely irrelevant in an all-out conflict.

Oh, and by the way, are we LOOKING and DESIRING for World War III to occur. Such action (acquiring Greenland) would give Russia and China a reason to think we are looking for another war to occur.

Are you a flat earther who thinks the world ends at the edge of the map? Otherwise your assertions seem pretty silly. Russia and China cannot argue about what we put on our territory, they can argue about what we put in allied countries, and have, very successfully. See the Cuban Missile crisis for details.

 

[Luckyone]

Are you a flat earther who thinks the world ends at the edge of the map? Otherwise your assertions seem pretty silly. Russia and China cannot argue about what we put on our territory, they can argue about what we put in allied countries, and have, very successfully. See the Cuban Missile crisis for details.

Sure, I believe your analysis....................................NOT!

 

[Independent thinker]

What is the personal and economic benefit of getting Greenland for Americans. Will our economic, health, or income become better if we get it?

Trump said we need Greenland for our National Security:



but this map does not explain why we need it. After all, we have Alaska that is next to Russia, whereas Greenland is not close to Russia and even then, there are many other nations between Russia and Greenland and they are not supporting us taking over, even though if we took it over, they would have closer protection from us than they presently have:

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By getting Greenland, no Americans are going to get any additional benefits for their lives. In fact, the expense of getting Greenland and defending it (against Russia and China) would actually take away benefits we need, such lower cost of Health Insurance, etc.

AI Overview

If the U.S. were to acquire Greenland, Americans would likely lose stability in NATO alliances and international trust, face significant economic burdens from managing a remote territory with high social costs, risk retaliatory trade wars (tariffs) from European allies, and deal with potentially complex internal secessionist movements inspired by Greenland's own independence drive.

Why then should we (Americans) support Trump's own STRONG desire to take over Greenland if the only benefit is for supporting his ego?

When the country benefits from Greenland, Americans benefit from Greenland. Just two examples:

1. Greater security for the US and the world means greater security for Americans

2. Greenland is chock full of rare Earth materials, which means a lot of good things and not being dependent on China for them.

 

[August West]

Thinking conspiracy theories? Thinking that way and acting on it is likely to create those problems rather than solve them. Is Putin or Xi likely to back off threats from us?

They have actually proven otherwise........we threat them and they retaliate is what has always happened. Didn't Trump threaten Russia with new sanctions if they didn't back off Ukraine? What actually has happened is that Russia has INCREASED their attacks.

Trump's warning not only went unheeded but laughed at!! He is not believed as they know that he is a con artist that is NOT going to follow through on anything.

Only stupid people aren`t embarrassed by the convicted felon and known pedophile.

 

[MarathonMike]

Banker thinks everything comes down to "how do I fill my pockets?"

 

[Luckyone]

The Arctic Ocean is opening up. On one side is Scandinavia and Russia. The other side is Alaska. Northern Canada and Greenland. With control Greenland we control the ships of the Chinese and Russian Navy's from Greenland to Alaska on our side of the Arctic.

You actually think/believe that us controlling that will be taken lightly by Russia and China to the point they will back off? That is hilarious. In my opinion, that is lighting a fire under a bunch of dynamite!

 

[Luckyone]

Only stupid people aren`t embarrassed by the convicted felon and known pedophile.

Not to mention a proven incompetent person!

 

[MarathonMike]

Not to mention a proven incompetent person!

Too bad you aren't as "incompetent" as Trump. Then an 80 year old pump and dump stock trader wouldn't have to post for money.

 

[Rogue AI]

Are we that desperate for mineral deals that we are willing to do things that will put us all at risk? are we not the #1 nation in the world? We need to spend so much money and take such risks for mineral deals?

You are destroying the Trump con artist narrative, you know that don't you?

Do you understand the minerals industry at all? Who the major players are, where the deposits are, why some deposits are mined while others are not? Our need is for accessible minerals. Mining in the US is virtually impossible given the regulatory requirements coupled with anti-American liberals standing in the way of progress to appease their climate gods or whatever they worship.

You realize, there is no risk in us taking Greenland. Russia is busy in Ukraine and Xi needs Taiwan, as he promised he would accomplish. Neither will abandon their objectives for Greenland.

 

[Rogue AI]

Sure, I believe your analysis....................................NOT!

You have proven you are not very bright, so I have no need for your belief or approval.

 

[Rawley]

Well then explain to me why getting Greenland our National Security would benefit, especially considering that getting it, would cause NATO to turn against us, thus causing our established security base to desert us?

Explain that to me, please!

How is getting Greenland (look at the map) going to help our security?

If Denmark sold us Greenland, why would NATO turn against us?

 

[80zephyr]

Greenland, a vast island of 836,000 square miles, occupies a strategic geopolitical position, sitting between the US and Europe and astride the so-called GIUK gap – a maritime passage between Greenland, Iceland, and the UK that links the Arctic to the Atlantic Ocean. It’s also home to rich deposits of natural resources, including oil, gas and rare earth minerals, making it even more strategically important.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/07/politics/us-greenland-trump-denmark-history-hnk

 

[80zephyr]

The US has long seen Greenland as vital for the defense of its mainland, and former war plans listed Greenland as one of the territories the US would seize and fortify to defend itself in a hypothetical war. During World War II, the US invoked its Monroe Doctrine and occupied Greenland to prevent use by Germany following the German occupation of Denmark.

Proposed United States acquisition of Greenland - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[excalibur]

Danish intel warned last year about Russian and Chinese military goals toward Greenland and Arctic

Denmark's politicians are downplaying Trump's claims of Russian and Chinese threats to Greenland. But Danish intelligence warned about Russia and China in stark terms.

justthenews.com

 

[Rambunctious]

What is the personal and economic benefit of getting Greenland for Americans. Will our economic, health, or income become better if we get it?

Trump said we need Greenland for our National Security:



but this map does not explain why we need it. After all, we have Alaska that is next to Russia, whereas Greenland is not close to Russia and even then, there are many other nations between Russia and Greenland and they are not supporting us taking over, even though if we took it over, they would have closer protection from us than they presently have:

View attachment 1207958

By getting Greenland, no Americans are going to get any additional benefits for their lives. In fact, the expense of getting Greenland and defending it (against Russia and China) would actually take away benefits we need, such lower cost of Health Insurance, etc.

AI Overview

If the U.S. were to acquire Greenland, Americans would likely lose stability in NATO alliances and international trust, face significant economic burdens from managing a remote territory with high social costs, risk retaliatory trade wars (tariffs) from European allies, and deal with potentially complex internal secessionist movements inspired by Greenland's own independence drive.

Why then should we (Americans) support Trump's own STRONG desire to take over Greenland if the only benefit is for supporting his ego?

Its not what we will gain by "having" Greenland... its what we will lose if we don't....

 

[Luckyone]

If Denmark sold us Greenland, why would NATO turn against us?

Denmark is NOT going o sell Greenlan. They have always stated as such

 

[Captain Caveman]

Its not what we will gain by "having" Greenland... its what we will lose if we don't....

So why did the US close its bases in Greenland if Greenland is so important? The 1951 Treaty means the US can have as many bases there as it wants.