Trump wants to buy Greenland, rename it American colors
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Rep. Buddy Carter introduced legislation Monday that would enable President Trump to pursue the acquisition of Greenland, proposing to rename it “Red, White and Blueland” upon successful purchase.
Carter expressed his support for the initiative in a statement to The Post, saying, “America is back and will soon be bigger than ever with the addition of Red, White, and Blueland. President Trump has correctly identified the purchase of what is now Greenland as a national security priority, and we will proudly welcome its people to join the freest nation to ever exist when our Negotiator-in-Chief inks this monumental deal.”
The proposed Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025, includes provisions for updating federal documentation with the new name within a six-month timeframe.
This is how you fight inflation: "H.R.1161 – To authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename Greenland as "Red, White, and Blueland"."https://t.co/8MKD8b3exx pic.twitter.com/GZnBGtDr0T
— Hans Noel (@ProfHansNoel) February 11, 2025
This initiative builds on Trump’s longstanding interest in acquiring the Danish territory, an ambition he’s maintained even after winning the 2024 election. Denmark has consistently maintained that Greenland is not available for purchase, though Trump hasn’t dismissed the possibility of military action to achieve his objective.
Despite its misleading name, Greenland is predominantly covered in ice, unlike Iceland, which features more greenery. The territory, home to approximately 57,000 people, has been under Danish control since the 1800s. Historical records suggest Scandinavian settlers chose the name strategically to attract potential inhabitants.
Trump’s administration argues that Greenland’s strategic value lies in its natural resources and Arctic Ocean access, assets that experts predict will become increasingly important as global temperatures rise.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the acquisition strategy during an appearance on the “Megyn Kelly Show,” stating, “If we’re already on the hook for having to do that, then we might as well have more control over what happens there. This is not a joke. This is not about acquiring land for the purpose of acquiring land. This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved.”
🚨🇺🇸GEORGIA REP. BUDDY CARTER WANTS TO RENAME GREENLAND ‘RED, WHITE, AND BLUELAND’
Rep. Buddy Carter has introduced the Red, White, and Blueland Act, proposing that Trump negotiate the U.S. acquisition of Greenland and rename it accordingly.
The bill has been referred to… pic.twitter.com/UCUADbZnKi
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 11, 2025
Vice President JD Vance has taken a critical stance toward Denmark’s management of the territory. During an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Vance remarked, “I think it’s possible. It’s really important to our national security. There are sea lanes there that the Chinese use, that the Russians use. Frankly, Denmark, which controls Greenland, [is] not doing its job, and it’s not being a good ally.”
Prior to his second term inauguration, Trump dispatched Donald Trump Jr. on a diplomatic mission to Greenland, where he produced footage of local residents wearing MAGA hats.
The president’s territorial ambitions extend beyond Greenland, with reported interest in expanding U.S. control to include Canada, the Panama Canal, and the conflict-affected Gaza Strip.
