YouTuber asks Greenland natives what they actually think about the US 'buying' their country
A YouTuber asks Greenland natives what they actually think about the US 'buying' their country.
You might think a snow-covered landmass with a population under 57,000 and strange viruses lurking beneath its ice wouldn't attract much attention. But the USA has demonstrated that Greenland could prove crucial in upcoming conflicts.
For one, the construction of Pituffik Space Base remains a lost relic of the Cold War. Meanwhile, the US' abandoned Project Iceworm was intended as an underground network of nuclear missile sites.
It's also not the first time the US has tried to acquire the country. Back in 1946, after WW2, President Harry Truman attempted to buy the country for $100 million.
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Currently, the autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark has caught President Trump's attention. Beyond being a literal goldmine, Greenland's geographical location could make it vital in detecting potential missiles fired against the USA from Russia.
More recently, billionaires have begun backing Trump's plan to build a 'Freedom City' on the frozen island. According to Forbes, Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Sam Altman and Michael Bloomberg have all invested in KoBold Metals since 2019. The company uses AI-powered tools to search for valuable rare earth minerals in Greenland.
President Trump introduced the Freedom City idea during his 2024 campaign, proposing to 'develop up to ten new master-planned cities on federal land.'
Additionally, Greenland's prime minister has recently pledged greater independence for the country, as part of the country's goal to move away from Danish rule.
But more importantly is what the people of Greenland have to say about it all.
YouTuber Nick Shirley asked the people of Nuuk, Greenland, what they think about potentially becoming part of the US.
The responses appeared to be mixed among the public.
Interviewing a pair of guys, the YouTuber asked how they felt about becoming part of the United States. They both answered that they would prefer to be under US rule rather than Danish rule, with their main reason being McDonald's.
Others didn't mind the idea so much, while some believed the country would benefit if Trump did purchase it.
On the other hand, a number of Greenlanders argued that 'Greenland is not for sale,' and that the people should decide the country's fate.
"He [Donald Trump] will take all [of] our resources from our nature and just use it for money," one girl explained.
Another woman on the video agreed that 'Greenland is for the Greenlanders.'.
When asked whether they could be bought out for US citizenship for $100,000, most agreed it wouldn't change anything and that they can't be bought.
One woman explained that while it's difficult being situated between two superpowers, population size shouldn't matter as long as people stand up for their beliefs.
"This is our country," she said. "And it's our right."
Ultimately, one interviewee summed up the entire debate by stating that, as long as public opinion is divided, it's 'good for democracy.'