Long-standing U.S. President Donald Trump has had his sights set on Greenland, a tranquil island nation with strategic importance. The idea of a cash solution for the island's 57,000 inhabitants to break away from Denmark is also on the table. According to a report in Reuters, plans from the White House include a lump sum payment to the islanders, varying between $10,000 and $100,000.
According to a report by Reuters, which cites sources close to the government, White House advisors have been scrutinizing the political and financial implications of making bulk payments to the citizens of Greenland. The proposition of giving each of the 57,000 residents on the island a sum of $100,000 has brought about an estimated cost of approximately $6 billion, sparking a series of diverse calculations.
According to the US President, Greenland holds a critical position for the US national security due to its location in the North Pole. However, some experts highlight that this move could be associated with the island's rich natural resources, implying a commercial intent. While the authorities in Denmark and Greenland assert that the decision regarding the island's status belongs solely to the people of Greenland, several European countries including France, Germany, Italy, and the UK have issued a joint statement rejecting any potential foreign intervention from the US.