Republican Congressman proposes bill to make Greenland the 51st US state
A Republican Florida congressman introduced a bill Monday to annex Greenland and make it the 51st US state as President Donald Trump threatens to seize the self-governing Danish territory.
In recent days, Trump has raised additional concerns with authorities in Denmark and Greenland, announcing on Sunday that he would seize the vast Arctic island one way or another.
Rep. Randy Fine said his new legislation would allow Trump to “take whatever step is necessary to annex or acquire Greenland”.
It would also require the Trump administration to send a report to Congress detailing changes in federal law that would allow the Arctic to become a US state.
“Greenland isn’t a remote location that we can ignore, it’s a vital asset for national security,” Fine said in a statement.
Trump insisted that Greenland, rich in rare earth minerals, should come under US control, arguing that the territory was important for national security.
He said Russia or China would take Greenland if the United States didn’t!
