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riversedge

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Mon Jan 12, 2026, 05:37 PM Monday

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 Monday #1
Jesus Christ. This is never going to end... Aristus Monday #2
It will......... Lovie777 Monday #6
I appreciate your encouragement. Aristus Monday #17
Doesn't make sense Matthew28 Monday #3
Because the whole point is to nullify NATO hamsterjill Monday #27
Because, Race. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #28
.....Karoline Leavitt said Monday said that there was not a "timeline" for the U.S. to take over Greenland. riversedge Monday #4
Gee... NCDem47 Monday #5
Insane Scubamatt Monday #7
This stooge The Madcap Monday #8
And the photo of T**** The Madcap Monday #9
He is probably trying to ArizonaLib Tuesday #48
Holy fucking shit .. NewHendoLib Monday #10
I knew it was that sociopath obamanut2012 Monday #11
Randy Fine has his lips permanently superglued to Trump's ass. Initech Monday #12
Florida Man introduces bill seeking to make Greenland 51st state DBoon Monday #13
Insanity induced Magat cult POS Evolve Dammit Monday #14
Being a troll Glaisne Monday #15
"It's in the world's interest"? Florida Rep speaks for the world. bronxiteforever Monday #16
If Randy Fine wants to go to war with Denmark sakabatou Monday #18
Even those wit lousy aim... GiqueCee Tuesday #53
On behalf of all FL Dems--apologies. He's a venal lickspittle moron. Timeflyer Monday #19
"We need it, therefore it's ours." Qutzupalotl Monday #20
It would be so nice to get rid of all this stupidity. mwb970 Monday #21
Stupid vs. Evil F-18_AMO Monday #42
What is it about Randy Fine's face that makes me immediately think of "soft underbelly"? Buddyzbuddy Monday #22
Is he in ICE? The Madcap Monday #34
The minimum population for statehood is 60k; Greenland has less than that.. LeftinOH Monday #23
FO Fine. he also approved of Renee's Killing. Cha Monday #24
Dems should add an amendment to also give statehood to Puerto Rico, DC, and the US Virgin Islands. Blumancru Monday #25
what... more Black and Brown people? B.See Monday #30
Excellent. Make Republicans go on the record. OAITW r.2.0 Monday #26
54k pop., two MAGA Senators BeyondGeography Monday #29
Add 2 Democratic Senators Mz Pip Monday #31
Florida man bloviates dweller Monday #32
Hey Fine orangecrush Monday #33
And if he doesn't get the votes, where does that leave Trump? Doodley Monday #35
Do these dumbasses ever stop to think . . . AverageOldGuy Monday #36
Oh, FFS !!! Talitha Monday #37
In a pun ... this situation sucks, but it's just Fine. Intractable Monday #38
Floriduh man Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Monday #39
"Notice me Senpai! NOTICE ME!" - Rep. Randy Fine to Trump Galraedia Monday #40
Fine is one of the most evil people in Congress. BlueTsunami2018 Monday #41
He must be up for re-election and looking for some Ballroom Props. JohnnyRingo Monday #43
How does that Trump ass taste, Representative Randy? LudwigPastorius Tuesday #44
I wonder for which party the two senators for Greenland would vote? Ol Janx Spirit Tuesday #45
How about just work out a trade deal? AllyCat Tuesday #46
Annexing a NATO ally? The GOP has officially lost its collective mind. AcanthaV Tuesday #47
He's an idiot Figarosmom Tuesday #49
Malcolm Nance's Xitter response posted on DU and it's a must read! ihaveaquestion Tuesday #50
This guy went to Harvard. Think about that. dedl67 Tuesday #51
Two Kinds Of Individuals Are Fascists: The Machiavellian & The Darwin Award Winners MayReasonRule Tuesday #55
Dude looks like... purr-rat beauty Tuesday #52
Of course bigmonk Tuesday #54
Will Greenland get two senators? Old Testament Libera Tuesday #56
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