Our union has been 50 states for nearly seventy years. But that could all change.
Because this House Republican pushed for a 51st state in an unprecedented move.
Trump’s Strategic Push for Greenland Takes Shape
President Trump’s longstanding interest in bringing Greenland under U.S. control is picking up steam, with a Republican congressman stepping forward to introduce legislation that could pave the way for it to become America’s 51st state.
Highlighting Greenland’s key position near Russia and its wealth of critical minerals, the move underscores a forward-thinking approach to national security and resource management that Trump has championed since his first term.
GOP Bill Aims to Back Presidential Efforts
Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) is set to roll out a bill authorizing President Trump “to take such steps as may be necessary” to acquire the territory and fast-track its statehood process.
Fine emphasized the potential benefits for Greenland’s people, pointing to historical U.S. support during tough times.
“I think it is in the world’s interest for the United States to exert sovereignty over Greenland,” Fine said.
He explained, “Congress would still have to choose to make it a state, but this would simply authorize the president to do what he’s doing and say the Congress stands behind him. And then it would expedite it into becoming a state, but it would still be up to Congress about whether to do that.”
Fine also noted the island’s challenges under Danish oversight: “Their poverty rate is high. Denmark hasn’t treated them well. When war came to town, Denmark couldn’t protect them. Guess who protected Greenland during World War II? We did.”
He added, “The poverty rate in Greenland is much, much higher than it is in Denmark. The country is run by socialists, and it is not in America’s interests to have a territory that large between the United States and Russia run by socialists.”
On the acquisition method, Fine stated, “I think the best way to acquire Greenland is voluntarily.”
Diplomatic Talks and Pushback Amid Broader Context
This week, Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with Danish officials to discuss the matter, building on Trump’s public advocacy for the deal.
While the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, hasn’t dismissed stronger measures if needed, the focus remains on negotiation.
Greenland’s leaders have resisted, declaring, “WE DON’T WANT TO BE AMERICANS.”
Still, the proposal draws on historical precedents, like U.S. protection of the island during World War II, and aligns with constitutional processes for adding new states, which would require further congressional approval and local input. The initiative reflects Trump’s emphasis on bolstering America’s global stance through strategic expansions.
