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Reuters Reveal: Trump Considers ‘Gifting’ Greenlanders to Join the US – How Much He’d Pay Per Person

Published January 8, 2026, 20:05
Reuters Reveal: Trump Considers ‘Gifting’ Greenlanders to Join the US – How Much He’d Pay Per Person

The Trump administration is considering the unprecedented scenario of offering lump-sum payments to the residents of Greenland in an attempt to persuade them to secede from Denmark and join the United States. According to Reuters, these payments could reach up to $100,000 per person. This idea is part of a broader plan to acquire Greenland, which also includes examining military or diplomatic approaches. However, officials are concerned that such a move could be seen as an attempt to “buy” the island and offend its residents, given their historical desire for independence. Alternatively, a COFA-style agreement is being considered, similar to those signed with small Pacific island nations.