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"I can guarantee you that there is no way we [the Danish parliament] would approve independence so that you [the US] could buy Greenland."

"This idea [the US buying Greenland] remains as ludicrous as it was in 2019."

"Greenland is not for sale."

"[T]he Greenlanders would be unlikely to sell [their territory]."

"I don't see anything in the future that would pave the way for a sale [of Greenland]."

"If we [the US] offered all 59,000 people [of Greenland] $2 million each, we could buy Greenland for $118 billion."

"I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility that he [Trump] could do a direct purchase [for Greenland]."

"[T]he idea of the US buying Greenland "isn't as mad as it sounds."

"I actually think that the United States might make some sort of purchase."

"I'm sure that Denmark will come along [and sell Greenland]."

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Thursday appeared to acknowledge during a House Armed Services Committee that the Pentagon has developed contingency plans to take Greenland and Panama by force if necessary, stating "Our job at the Defense Department is to have plans for any contingency."

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Thursday appeared to acknowledge during a House Armed Services Committee that the Pentagon has developed contingency plans to take Greenland and Panama by force if necessary, stating "Our job at the Defense Department is to have plans for any contingency."

Hegseth responded to a query from Representative Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat, saying that the Pentagon has "a building full of planners" for such a potential invasion and is prepared to give recommendations for any contingency.

Hegseth responded to a query from Representative Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat, saying that the Pentagon has "a building full of planners" for such a potential invasion and is prepared to give recommendations for any contingency.

Republican Representative Mike Turner of Ohio asked Hegseth to confirm that the Pentagon does not have plans for invading Greenland. Hegseth then repeated his statement about having contingency plans, to which Turner said, "I sure as hell hope that is not your testimony."

Republican Representative Mike Turner of Ohio asked Hegseth to confirm that the Pentagon does not have plans for invading Greenland. Hegseth then repeated his statement about having contingency plans, to which Turner said, "I sure as hell hope that is not your testimony."

Hegseth faced heated questioning about his use of Signal messaging apps to discuss U.S. military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen with both military officials and family members, with lawmakers pressing him on whether he shared classified information through the encrypted platform.</span

Hegseth faced heated questioning about his use of Signal messaging apps to discuss U.S. military strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen with both military officials and family members, with lawmakers pressing him on whether he shared classified information through the encrypted platform.

The hearing became confrontational when Representative Salud Carbajal, a California Democrat, told Hegseth "You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead. You should just get the hell out," with Republican lawmakers calling this "flagrant disrespect."

The hearing became confrontational when Representative Salud Carbajal, a California Democrat, told Hegseth "You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead. You should just get the hell out," with Republican lawmakers calling this "flagrant disrespect."

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has earlier said, "We will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by anyone." Also, in response to U.S. plans for his nation, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has declared that "the Canal is and will remain Panamanian."

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has earlier said, "We will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by anyone." Also, in response to U.S. plans for his nation, Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has declared that "the Canal is and will remain Panamanian."

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Representative Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat, directly asked Hegseth whether it was Defense Department policy to be prepared to take Greenland and Panama by force, to which Hegseth responded that the Pentagon has "a building full of planners" and is prepared to give recommendations for any contingency.</span

Representative Adam Smith, a Washington Democrat, directly asked Hegseth whether it was Defense Department policy to be prepared to take Greenland and Panama by force, to which Hegseth responded that the Pentagon has "a building full of planners" and is prepared to give recommendations for any contingency.

Republican Representative Mike Turner of Ohio attempted to help Hegseth clarify his testimony, asking him to confirm that the Pentagon does not have plans for invading Greenland, but Hegseth repeated his statement about having contingency plans for any scenario, prompting Turner to say "I sure as hell hope that is not your testimony".</span

Republican Representative Mike Turner of Ohio attempted to help Hegseth clarify his testimony, asking him to confirm that the Pentagon does not have plans for invading Greenland, but Hegseth repeated his statement about having contingency plans for any scenario, prompting Turner to say "I sure as hell hope that is not your testimony".

The hearing became confrontational when Representative Salud Carbajal, a California Democrat, told Hegseth "You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead. You should just get the hell out," while Republican lawmakers defended Hegseth and criticized what they called "flagrant disrespect".</span

The hearing became confrontational when Representative Salud Carbajal, a California Democrat, told Hegseth "You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead. You should just get the hell out," while Republican lawmakers defended Hegseth and criticized what they called "flagrant disrespect".

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen previously stated "We will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by anyone," while Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino declared "the Canal is and will remain Panamanian" in response to Trump administration statements about the territories.</span

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen previously stated "We will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought by anyone," while Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino declared "the Canal is and will remain Panamanian" in response to Trump administration statements about the territories.

This administration is openly discussing invading allied nations without justification. Americans didn't vote for Trump expecting military invasions of Greenland or Panama. These reckless statements damage relationships with longtime allies and represent dangerous overreach that threatens international stability.

This administration is openly discussing invading allied nations without justification. Americans didn't vote for Trump expecting military invasions of Greenland or Panama. These reckless statements damage relationships with longtime allies and represent dangerous overreach that threatens international stability.

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Hegseth Confirms Pentagon Has Greenland, Panama Invasion Plans

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Greenland is America’s Arctic keystone — vital for missile defense, resource security, and countering Russian and Chinese advances. With Cold War-era agreements still in effect, the U.S. already holds legal and operational leverage. Trump’s push isn’t whimsy; it’s strategic foresight. As great-power rivalries intensify, securing Greenland isn’t conquest — it’s prudent defense of American interests at the planet’s new frontier.

Greenland is America’s Arctic keystone — vital for missile defense, resource security, and countering Russian and Chinese advances. With Cold War-era agreements still in effect, the U.S. already holds legal and operational leverage. Trump’s push isn’t whimsy; it’s strategic foresight. As great-power rivalries intensify, securing Greenland isn’t conquest — it’s prudent defense of American interests at the planet’s new frontier.

Trump’s obsession with seizing Greenland — even hinting at military invasion — isn’t strategy, it’s delusion. He dreams of annexing allies, treats sovereign nations like Monopoly squares, and rants about national security while echoing history’s worst imperial fantasies. In a world that moved on from conquest, Trump seems determined to drag us backward — into madness.

Trump’s obsession with seizing Greenland — even hinting at military invasion — isn’t strategy, it’s delusion. He dreams of annexing allies, treats sovereign nations like Monopoly squares, and rants about national security while echoing history’s worst imperial fantasies. In a world that moved on from conquest, Trump seems determined to drag us backward — into madness.

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There is a 25% chance Greenland will become independent before 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 25% chance Greenland will become independent before 2035, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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