US Support for Greenland Takeover is Disheartening: Polls Show Widespread Opposition to Trump's Ambitions
A Reuters/Ipsos poll of over 1,200 US adults has revealed that a mere 17% support the United States' efforts to acquire Greenland, sparking concerns that President Trump's aggressive stance on the Danish territory may not have the backing of his own nation.
Even more alarming is the finding that just 4% of respondents believed it was a good idea to seize control of Greenland by force. The White House has maintained an open door for military intervention, despite the fact that the island belongs to NATO ally Denmark.
Trump's record on military interventions is another point of contention, with a recent AP/NORC poll showing that 56% of Americans believe he has overstepped his bounds abroad. This sentiment is particularly strong among Democrats and independents, with nearly 90% of Democrats and roughly 60% of independents saying Trump has "gone too far" on military intervention.
Republicans are more divided, but still largely supportive of Trump's actions. A whopping 71% of Republicans believe that Trump's actions have been "about right," while only about 10% want him to take further action. This stark contrast highlights the deepening divide within Trump's own party over his policies.
The latest developments on Greenland come as Denmark has begun deploying advanced troops to the island in response to Trump's aggressive posturing. The situation is a complex and sensitive one, with implications for international relations and US foreign policy that will likely be closely watched by politicians and diplomats around the world.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll of over 1,200 US adults has revealed that a mere 17% support the United States' efforts to acquire Greenland, sparking concerns that President Trump's aggressive stance on the Danish territory may not have the backing of his own nation.
Even more alarming is the finding that just 4% of respondents believed it was a good idea to seize control of Greenland by force. The White House has maintained an open door for military intervention, despite the fact that the island belongs to NATO ally Denmark.
Trump's record on military interventions is another point of contention, with a recent AP/NORC poll showing that 56% of Americans believe he has overstepped his bounds abroad. This sentiment is particularly strong among Democrats and independents, with nearly 90% of Democrats and roughly 60% of independents saying Trump has "gone too far" on military intervention.
Republicans are more divided, but still largely supportive of Trump's actions. A whopping 71% of Republicans believe that Trump's actions have been "about right," while only about 10% want him to take further action. This stark contrast highlights the deepening divide within Trump's own party over his policies.
The latest developments on Greenland come as Denmark has begun deploying advanced troops to the island in response to Trump's aggressive posturing. The situation is a complex and sensitive one, with implications for international relations and US foreign policy that will likely be closely watched by politicians and diplomats around the world.