Most Americans Oppose US Plan to Acquire Greenland, Poll Finds

Only a small minority of Americans support President Donald Trump’s proposal for the United States to gain sovereignty over Greenland, a new poll shows.

The Ipsos/Reuters survey of 1,217 adults found that just 17% of respondents approve of the plan, while 47% disapprove and 35% are unsure.

Strong Opposition to Military Action

The poll also highlighted widespread resistance to the idea of using military force. Only 4% of Americans said it would be a good idea, including roughly one in ten Republicans and almost no Democrats. Conversely, 71% opposed using military action to acquire the island.

Trump has argued that Greenland is strategically important for US security and warned that Russia or China could attempt to seize the mineral-rich territory in the future. Officials have reportedly considered measures including financial incentives to encourage Greenland to separate from Denmark.

Concerns Over NATO and European Relations

Many Americans worry that such efforts could harm NATO and relations with European allies. About 66% of respondents said they were concerned, with Democrats expressing the highest levels of worry (91%), compared with 40% of Republicans.

Denmark has warned that any military action against Greenland could endanger NATO, the transatlantic defence alliance central to Western security since 1949.

Broader Views on US Foreign Policy

The poll also touched on US-Iran relations. President Trump had threatened measures against Iran amid unrest and previously authorised US strikes in support of Israel. The survey found 33% of Americans approve of his handling of Iran, while 43% disapprove.