Potential U.S. Payments to Greenlanders for Their Possible Incorporation
January 8, 2026
The Trump administration is considering sending payments to the Greenlandic people to persuade them to break away from Denmark and join the U.S. Payments could reach up to $100,000 per person. This proposed strategy also includes the potential for military or diplomatic intervention. Despite resistance from Denmark, discussions about acquiring the island continue in the U.S. The situation remains uncertain as various options are being explored.