Edith Hejberg
Despite repeated denials from Denmark, Trump has revived his proposal to buy Greenland, calling it a national security necessity
In a headline-grabbing move, Republican Congressman Buddy Carter has introduced legislation to rename Greenland to “Red, White, and Blueland.” The bill is designed to support Donald Trump’s ongoing ambition to purchase the Arctic island from Denmark.
Trump’s Greenland Dream Returns
Despite repeated denials from Denmark, Trump has revived his proposal to buy Greenland, calling it a national security necessity.
His administration first floated the idea in 2019, but this time, he’s backing it with legislation and political support.
A Six-Month Countdown
Carter’s bill, officially titled the Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025, gives the U.S. government six months to prepare the legal groundwork for the potential acquisition, including updating federal records with the island’s new patriotic name.
“America Is Back and Bigger Than Ever”
“America is back and will soon be bigger than ever with the addition of Red, White, and Blueland,” Carter told the New York Post, emphasizing Trump’s role as the nation’s “negotiator-in-chief” in pushing the deal forward.
The Legislative Path Ahead
Before becoming law, the bill must be assigned to a congressional committee for review.
From there, it could be advanced to the House floor for a vote, but the proposal faces significant hurdles, both politically and diplomatically.
Trump Jr.’s Greenland Publicity Stunt
Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., recently visited Greenland in what many viewed as a strange PR move to stir support.
The trip added a theatrical twist to the proposal, but didn’t seem to sway local opinion.
Greenlanders Say “No Thanks”
A recent poll commissioned by Danish media outlets found that 85% of Greenlanders oppose joining the U.S. Only 6% support the idea, and 9% remain undecided, suggesting minimal enthusiasm for America’s Arctic ambitions.
Denmark Strikes Back—with Humor
In a cheeky counter-campaign, Danish citizens launched a crowdfunding drive to raise $1 trillion to buy California.
The initiative, dubbed “Denmarkification,” proposes renaming the state “New Denmark” and turning Disneyland into “Hans Christian Andersenland.”
Renaming the Gulf of Mexico?
In a separate rebranding effort, the Trump administration pushed Google Maps to relabel the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” The change appeared on U.S. devices, though the original name remains elsewhere, including in Mexico.
Trump’s Executive Order: A Patriotic Rebrand
On his first day back in office, Trump signed the “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness” executive order.
The directive aims to rename landmarks and locations to reflect American pride, starting with Greenland and the Gulf of Mexico.
