President-elect Donald Trump’s allies in the House of Representatives are taking steps to fulfill his promise to acquire Greenland, with a new legislative effort led by Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn.
Ogles has introduced a bill to authorise Trump to negotiate with Denmark over the purchase of Greenland, an autonomous territory that, despite its geographic location in North America, has deep historical and political ties to Europe.
The proposed legislation, titled the “Make Greenland Great Again Act,” was confirmed by Fox News Digital through a copy of its text.
According to Ogles, the bill is an attempt to counteract what he sees as damage done to America’s international reputation during President Joe Biden’s tenure, and to reassert the “America First” approach under Trump’s leadership.
“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.
American economic and security interests will no longer take a backseat, and House Republicans are ready to help President Trump deliver for the American people,” Ogles said.
The bill would permit the sitting president to begin discussions with Denmark as soon as Trump is inaugurated on January 20, 2025.
Upon reaching an agreement with Denmark regarding the acquisition of Greenland, the President would be required to submit the terms of the deal to the relevant congressional committees within five days.
Ogles emphasized the constitutional requirement that Congress hold the “power of the purse,” meaning any federal purchase must receive funding approval from the House and Senate.
The bill has garnered support from 10 other House Republicans, including Representatives Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Diana Harshbarger (R-Tenn.), Michael Rulli (R-Ohio), Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas), and several others.
Among them is Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, who will be the House Science Committee Chairman in the new Congress.
The idea of acquiring Greenland was first floated by Trump during his initial term in the White House.
Recently, however, the former president has intensified his comments, even suggesting he would not rule out using force to obtain the territory. When asked last week whether he would consider using military or economic coercion, Trump replied, “No, I can’t assure you on either of those two.”
The notion of purchasing Greenland has gained traction among Trump’s Republican supporters, especially due to the territory’s strategic location near Russia, which remains a key adversary to the United States. Ogles highlighted the importance of the acquisition for U.S. national security, calling it “essential.”
Ogles’ bill follows another recent initiative from House Republicans in support of Trump’s foreign policy ambitions. Just days earlier, Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., introduced a separate bill aimed at allowing the purchase of the Panama Canal.
Although initial drafts of the bill suggested a symbolic price of $1, the final version does not specify an amount.
The Panama Canal bill has already attracted the support of more than a dozen Republican co-sponsors.
With these moves, House Republicans continue to rally behind Trump’s broader foreign policy goals, seeking to bring his vision for U.S. global influence into reality.