Overview
- On Monday's Fox News show, Sean Hannity called paying $100,000 to each of Greenland’s roughly 56,000 residents a "no-brainer," a payout of about $5.6 billion.
- Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt voiced support on the program, saying the idea is "very top of mind" for the president.
- Reuters previously reported that officials had floated payments ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 per person, and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says aides are assessing what a purchase might entail.
- Trump has intensified pressure by framing U.S. control of Greenland as a national security necessity and by warning European allies about potential higher tariffs.
- Denmark has increased military activity on the island in response to the U.S. interest, and no formal offer or agreement has been announced.