A recent poll reveals that just one in five Americans back the Trump administration’s plan to acquire Greenland.
Poll Reveals Low Public Support
The Reuters/Ipsos survey, conducted Jan. 12–13 with 1,217 adults, found that only 17% of respondents favor U.S. efforts to take over the Danish territory. Among Republicans, 40% supported the move, while support among Democrats was just 2%.
Even so, Americans largely agree that using military force to seize Greenland would be a bad idea. A total of 71% of adults said it would not be wise, including 60% of Republicans and 89% of Democrats.
Concerns Over NATO and International Relations
The survey also shows that 66% of adults believe U.S. attempts to acquire Greenland could damage relations with NATO allies and European nations. The poll’s margin of error is plus or minus three percentage points.
Political Responses and Official Meetings
President Trump has repeatedly defended his plan, posting on Truth Social that Greenland is “vital for National Security” and asserting that NATO would become stronger with Greenland under U.S. control.
Despite this, Greenland’s Prime Minister recently emphasized the island’s loyalty to Denmark. “If we have to choose between the USA and Denmark, we choose Denmark,” he said.
On Wednesday, Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt and Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen are scheduled to meet Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the White House.
