Republican Congressman Randy Fine has formally introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, legislation aimed at giving the Trump administration the legal authority to pursue annexation and eventual statehood for Greenland.
“Huge news! Today, I am proud to introduce the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act, a bill that allows the President to find the means necessary to bring Greenland into the Union,” Fine said in a post on X on Monday (local time).
He further asserted that America’s “adversaries” are trying to establish a foothold in the Arctic and said, “We can’t let that happen.”
The Republican congressman said that US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have made it clear that Washington “needs to restore American dominance by acquiring Greenland.”
“My bill turns this vision into reality and would give America the high ground for the next century by making it an official state.”
The legislation would strengthen the US government’s ability to “take whatever steps are necessary” to negotiate for or acquire Greenland.
Earlier, the White House said that Trump believes the United States should acquire Greenland to prevent it from falling under the influence of rival powers.
Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt told reporters that the President views Greenland as strategically vital for US and European security.
“He has said that he wants to see the United States acquire Greenland because he feels that if we do not, then it will eventually be acquired, or even perhaps taken over hostilely by either China or Russia,” Leavitt said.
She added that such an outcome would be dangerous for multiple regions.
“Which is not a good thing for the United States, for Europe, or for Greenland as well,” she said.
Leavitt said the President believes US control could also benefit Greenland itself.
“Let’s not forget, it would not just be in the best interest of the United States, but perhaps it would be in the best interest of Greenland as well, to be part of the United States,” she said.
Asked whether there is a timeline for pursuing such a move, Leavitt said no deadline has been set.
“He has not set a timeline, but it’s definitely a priority,” she said.
She emphasised that the President’s comments reflect broader national security concerns.
Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, occupies a strategic location in the Arctic and has gained increased attention due to climate change, emerging shipping routes, and growing competition among global powers.
— IANS
