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Congressman Randy Fine introduces bill to allow Greenland annexation and statehood
The bill aims to secure U.S. control of Greenland to counter Russia and China’s influence in the Arctic and requires a report on statehood legal changes.
- On Jan. 12, Representative Randy Fine introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, authorizing President Donald Trump to take `whatever steps necessary` to annex Greenland.
- Proponents argue the measure will secure the Arctic by protecting U.S. national security and blocking China and Russia from gaining footholds, with Fine emphasizing America must set the rules.
- The bill directs President Donald Trump to negotiate with the Kingdom of Denmark and requires a report to U.S. Congress on federal law changes, while weighing purchase or military action.
- On the diplomatic front, allies and lawmakers reacted as Greenlandic party leaders and Greenland Prime Minister Jens‑Frederik Nielsen forcefully rejected U.S. control, while a congressional delegation to Copenhagen plans discussions amid strong resistance in U.S. Congress.
- The proposal comes as the administration presses Arctic priorities; White House officials say it is a priority for President Donald Trump but without a timeline, while historical attempts to buy Greenland date back to Secretary of State William Seward.
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