Danish subsidies

Trump’s $10,000 Greenland Annexation Plan: A Ridiculous Offer?

The Trump administration is pursuing a plan to annex Greenland, offering each resident approximately $10,000 annually in lieu of Danish subsidies. This initiative, involving multiple cabinet departments and the National Security Council, prioritizes persuasion over coercion, though military action remains unofficially considered. The plan’s financial feasibility is under review, exploring potential revenue from Greenland’s natural resources to offset annexation costs. Despite Greenland’s rejection and Danish criticism, the U.S. continues its pursuit, evidenced by Vice President Vance’s recent controversial visit.

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Trump’s $10,000 Greenland Annexation Offer: Insulting or Ingenious?

The Trump administration is actively pursuing the annexation of Greenland, a plan involving a potential $10,000 annual payment to each resident to replace Danish subsidies. This initiative, involving multiple cabinet departments and the National Security Council, prioritizes diplomatic persuasion over military action, though force remains unruled out. Cost-benefit analyses are underway, exploring the potential revenue from Greenland’s natural resources against the expense of administering the territory. Despite strong Greenlandic opposition and Danish criticism, the U.S. continues its pursuit, recently evidenced by Vice President Vance’s visit to a U.S. military base on the island.

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