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Do Americans support acquiring Greenland?

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Polls consistently show that most Americans do not support acquiring Greenland, with approval rates typically below 20%. Support drops further when military action is considered, and bipartisan opposition is strong in Congress.

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Trump's Greenland ambitions lack domestic support, polls shos

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  • Most Americans are confused by Trump's focus on Greenland 8s
  • Less than 20% support acquiring Greenland, polls show 39s
  • Only 14% approve using military force for Greenland 51s
  • Democrats criticize Trump for focusing abroad over domestic issues 58s
  • Majority want Trump to address inflation and affordability at home 1m 27s

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Trump's Greenland ambitions lack domestic support, polls shos
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France 24
2 hours ago
Trump's Greenland ambitions lack domestic support, polls shos

A Reuters-Ipsos poll found fewer than one in five Americans support acquiring Greenland; support drops further if military force is involved, with a CBS poll showing only 14% approval for military action.

Bipartisan group of lawmakers travel overseas to discuss Greenland
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CBS America
3 days ago
Bipartisan group of lawmakers travel overseas to discuss Greenland

The delegation stated that about 75% of Americans do not support the idea of the US acquiring Greenland.

Greenland, Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meet
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Al Jazeera
4 days ago
Greenland, Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meet

A new poll shows only 17% of Americans support a US takeover of Greenland, with just 4% backing military action.

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