Rep. Buddy Carter proposes bill to acquire Greenland, rename it 'Red, White, and Blueland'

Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) has introduced a bill authorizing President Trump to negotiate the acquisition of Greenland from Denmark, proposing to rename the island 'Red, White, and Blueland.' Carter argues that this acquisition is a national security priority, citing Greenland's strategic location and natural resources, which he claims are vital for U.S. interests. Despite Trump's longstanding interest in acquiring Greenland, Denmark has maintained that the territory is not for sale, although they have expressed openness to increased U.S. military presence. The bill mandates that federal documents be updated to reflect the new name within six months if the acquisition occurs. Additionally, Danish citizens have humorously launched a campaign to purchase California in response, highlighting the absurdity of Trump's aspirations. The proposal, described as monumental by Carter, still requires passage through Congress and lacks a specified funding mechanism.