The administration of the U.S. President Donald Trump is rumored to be discussing the possibility of giving direct cash payments to the people of Greenland, part of a larger plan to persuade the island to cut off its dependence on Denmark and come closer to the U.S. No final decision has been reached yet, and these talks are only at the beginning.
Possible Cash Payments to Greenland Residents
- U.S. officials, according to many news outlets, have floated the idea of giving direct cash payments to every person living in Greenland, with the amount ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per head. Greenland has a population of nearly 57,000, meaning that such payments could amount to a very high total value.
- If the payments were to be made, they would be aimed at the gullible part of the population convincing them to break apart from Denmark politically and get closer to the U.S. However, the extent of such payments, their implementation and association with a change in territorial status remain nebulous.
Responses from Greenland and Other Leaders
Greenland's leadership has disapproved the idea of cash payments as a tool to decide their future. The prime minister of Greenland has asserted that the territory's future should be determined by its own people and within the existing political scenario, not by foreign governments. European and Danish officials have emphasized that Greenland is not for sale and that the decision regarding its status will be made by the people of Greenland and Denmark together.
Trump’s Broader Statements and Ambitions
In separate remarks reported in international media, President Trump has expressed interest in bringing Greenland under U.S. influence or control, citing strategic and security arguments. In a recent interview, he suggested international law does not limit his actions, and he emphasized what he described as national interests. These comments reflect his broader geopolitical aims but have drawn criticism from allied nations.
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