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Poll Shows 85% of Greenland Residents Oppose U.S. Acquisition Amid Trump's Claims

A new survey indicates that a large majority of Greenland residents are against President Trump’s proposal to acquire their territory.

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  1. NEW POLL: 85% of Greenland Residents Oppose US Takeover

    The overwhelming rejection by Greenland residents of Trump's proposition starkly contrasts with his claims of their support, highlighting a disconnect between the president's assertions and the reality of public opinion.

    NEW POLL: 85% of Greenland Residents Oppose US Takeover

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  2. 85 percent of Greenlanders don’t want to be part of US: Survey

    The overwhelming opposition from Greenland's residents to President Trump's ambitions reflects a strong desire for self-determination and autonomy that cannot be overshadowed by geopolitical interests.

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  3. 85% of Greenlanders don't want their island to become part of the U.S., poll finds

    The overwhelming rejection of U.S. annexation by Greenland's residents underscores a crucial misalignment between President Trump's ambitions and the island's desire for independence and self-determination.

    85% of Greenlanders don't want their island to become part of the U.S., poll finds

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Updated: Jan 29th, 2025, 11:33 AM ET

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A recent poll reveals that 85% of Greenland's residents oppose President Trump's interest in acquiring the island. Only 6% support the idea, while 9% are undecided. Additionally, about 45% view Trump's plans as a threat, with 43% seeing it as an opportunity. Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Egede emphasized their desire to maintain independence, stating they want to be Greenlanders, not Americans. Despite Trump's claims of support from Greenlanders, local sentiment strongly contradicts this. The poll was conducted with 497 respondents, revealing a clear stance against the proposed U.S. annexation.

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