In Greenland, President Trump’s expressed interest in the U.S. acquiring the territory has stirred concern and opposition. Denmark, responsible for Greenland’s security, has responded by announcing increased defense spending. An overwhelming 85% of Greenlanders, including parliamentary candidate Naaja Nathanielsen, are against becoming part of the United States. The seriousness with which some politicians in Greenland are now treating Trump’s acquisition proposals is notable, indicating a shift in dynamics. The outcome of Trump’s ambitions for Greenland remains uncertain, but the fervent resistance among Greenlanders to American integration is evident. This development underscores the complexities and sensitivities surrounding geopolitical interests and territorial sovereignty. For more insightful discussions like this, listeners can access sponsor-free episodes of Consider This by subscribing to Consider This+ on Apple Podcasts or through plus.npr.org. For feedback and inquiries, reach out to the team at considerthis@npr.org. Production credits for this episode go to Mat Ozug, Vincent Acovino, and Elena Burnett, with editing by Ashley Brown, Courtney Dorning, and Nadia Lancy, and executive production by Sami Yenigun.