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riversedge

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Mon Jan 12, 2026, 05:37 PM 23 hrs ago

Republican introduces bill seeking to make Greenland 51st state [View all]

Source: the hill



by Tara Suter - 01/12/26 3:59 PM ET

Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) has introduced a bill to make Greenland the 51st state in the U.S., following President Trump’s recent push to acquire the Danish territory.

The “Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act” was introduced by the Florida Republican on Monday, his office said in a press release. The bill’s goals, according to its text, include enabling “the annexation and subsequent admission to statehood of Greenland.”

“Greenland is not a distant outpost we can afford to ignore—it is a vital national security asset,” Fine said in the press release. “Whoever controls Greenland controls key Arctic shipping lanes and the security architecture protecting the United States.”

“America cannot leave that future in the hands of regimes that despise our values and seek to undermine our security,” he added...................

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5685118-fine-introduces-greenland-bill/



ha ha... "the world's best interest" --!!!
Randy Fine is bloated SOB!!


GOP Rep. Randy Fine is introducing a bill that would authorize Donald Trump “to take such steps as may be necessary” to take over Greenland and place it on a pathway toward becoming part of the United States.

“I think it is in the world’s interest for the United States to exert sovereignty over Greenland,” Fine told Fox News.



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Fucking idiot. Chipper Chat 23 hrs ago #1
Jesus Christ. This is never going to end... Aristus 23 hrs ago #2
It will......... Lovie777 23 hrs ago #6
I appreciate your encouragement. Aristus 23 hrs ago #17
Doesn't make sense Matthew28 23 hrs ago #3
Because the whole point is to nullify NATO hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #27
Because, Race. OAITW r.2.0 21 hrs ago #28
.....Karoline Leavitt said Monday said that there was not a "timeline" for the U.S. to take over Greenland. riversedge 23 hrs ago #4
Gee... NCDem47 23 hrs ago #5
Insane Scubamatt 23 hrs ago #7
This stooge The Madcap 23 hrs ago #8
And the photo of T**** The Madcap 23 hrs ago #9
He is probably trying to ArizonaLib 15 hrs ago #48
Holy fucking shit .. NewHendoLib 23 hrs ago #10
I knew it was that sociopath obamanut2012 23 hrs ago #11
Randy Fine has his lips permanently superglued to Trump's ass. Initech 23 hrs ago #12
Florida Man introduces bill seeking to make Greenland 51st state DBoon 23 hrs ago #13
Insanity induced Magat cult POS Evolve Dammit 23 hrs ago #14
Being a troll Glaisne 23 hrs ago #15
"It's in the world's interest"? Florida Rep speaks for the world. bronxiteforever 23 hrs ago #16
If Randy Fine wants to go to war with Denmark sakabatou 22 hrs ago #18
Even those wit lousy aim... GiqueCee 8 hrs ago #53
On behalf of all FL Dems--apologies. He's a venal lickspittle moron. Timeflyer 22 hrs ago #19
"We need it, therefore it's ours." Qutzupalotl 22 hrs ago #20
It would be so nice to get rid of all this stupidity. mwb970 22 hrs ago #21
Stupid vs. Evil F-18_AMO 18 hrs ago #42
What is it about Randy Fine's face that makes me immediately think of "soft underbelly"? Buddyzbuddy 22 hrs ago #22
Is he in ICE? The Madcap 20 hrs ago #34
The minimum population for statehood is 60k; Greenland has less than that.. LeftinOH 22 hrs ago #23
FO Fine. he also approved of Renee's Killing. Cha 22 hrs ago #24
Dems should add an amendment to also give statehood to Puerto Rico, DC, and the US Virgin Islands. Blumancru 21 hrs ago #25
what... more Black and Brown people? B.See 21 hrs ago #30
Excellent. Make Republicans go on the record. OAITW r.2.0 21 hrs ago #26
54k pop., two MAGA Senators BeyondGeography 21 hrs ago #29
Add 2 Democratic Senators Mz Pip 21 hrs ago #31
Florida man bloviates dweller 21 hrs ago #32
Hey Fine orangecrush 21 hrs ago #33
And if he doesn't get the votes, where does that leave Trump? Doodley 20 hrs ago #35
Do these dumbasses ever stop to think . . . AverageOldGuy 20 hrs ago #36
Oh, FFS !!! Talitha 20 hrs ago #37
In a pun ... this situation sucks, but it's just Fine. Intractable 20 hrs ago #38
Floriduh man Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 20 hrs ago #39
"Notice me Senpai! NOTICE ME!" - Rep. Randy Fine to Trump Galraedia 20 hrs ago #40
Fine is one of the most evil people in Congress. BlueTsunami2018 19 hrs ago #41
He must be up for re-election and looking for some Ballroom Props. JohnnyRingo 17 hrs ago #43
How does that Trump ass taste, Representative Randy? LudwigPastorius 17 hrs ago #44
I wonder for which party the two senators for Greenland would vote? Ol Janx Spirit 17 hrs ago #45
How about just work out a trade deal? AllyCat 16 hrs ago #46
Annexing a NATO ally? The GOP has officially lost its collective mind. AcanthaV 16 hrs ago #47
He's an idiot Figarosmom 14 hrs ago #49
Malcolm Nance's Xitter response posted on DU and it's a must read! ihaveaquestion 10 hrs ago #50
This guy went to Harvard. Think about that. dedl67 10 hrs ago #51
Two Kinds Of Individuals Are Fascists: The Machiavellian & The Darwin Award Winners MayReasonRule 8 hrs ago #55
Dude looks like... purr-rat beauty 10 hrs ago #52
Of course bigmonk 8 hrs ago #54
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