
Earlier this week, Representative Andy Ogles (TN-05) spearheaded a legislative proposal aimed at expanding U.S. territory to include Greenland, leveraging the renewed concept of America First heralded by President Trump. Ogles, joined by a cohort of fellow House Republicans, unveiled the Make Greenland Great Again Act with the intention of backing Trump's negotiation efforts with Denmark. Reported by Ogles' own press release, the bill echoes the ethos of securing American economic prosperity and enhancing national security.
"The acquisition of Greenland by the United States is essential to our national security. Joe Biden took a blowtorch to our reputation these past four years, and before even taking office, President Trump is telling the world that America First is back," Ogles articulated. The key rationale for this move as presented by Ogles reflects a desire to look beyond the setbacks purportedly resulting from Biden's tenure and push for an American resurgence, ushered in via territorial expansion, as per Tennessee's Congressional District.
The bill's proponents firmly believe that Greenland's integration into U.S. dominion would serve multiple fronts, bolstering military capabilities, economic growth, and perceived global standing. With air bases already present, like Pituffik, Congresswoman Harshbarger posits that an official acquisition would "not only provide a strategic military advantage and boost the American economy but also benefit the residents of Greenland." Echoing these sentiments, Congressman Dunn, in a statement obtained by his office's release, reinforced the mutual advantages of such a geopolitical maneuver.
Within the fold of strong support, Congressman Moore drew comparisons with past territorial purchases in the U.S. history, remarking, "Does anyone regret the Louisiana Purchase or the acquisition of Alaska?" The list of co-sponsors for the bill stands as a testament to the Republican support groundwork, enlisting members such as Reps. Mike Lawler [NY-17], Dan Crenshaw [TX-02], and Lauren Boebert [CO-04] among others. Congressman Rulli capped the argument with a nod to patriotic history, stating, "A historic presidency deserves a historic beginning. Let's Make Greenland Great Again!"—a sentiment found in the official Tennessee's Congressional District press statement.
Proponents of the Make Greenland Great Again Act await eagerly as they anticipate President Trump's leadership to carve yet another mark upon the annals of American expansionism.