Hardly anyone had buying Greenland on their bingo card—at least, not as a serious possibility. But now, the newly appointed Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has made it clear that the idea isn’t just a wild headline—it’s a very real and serious discussion. His remarks suggest that the U.S. government is actively considering the strategic and political implications of such a move, sparking debate both at home and abroad.

NEW: Marco Rubio issues new statement on the U.S. acquiring Greenland – Megyn Kelly Show

“This is not a joke… This is not about acquiring land for the purpose of acquiring land. This is in our national interest and it needs to be solved.” pic.twitter.com/QHwStsIzkl

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) January 31, 2025

The Secretary of State explained that Donald Trump, a businessman turned politician, isn’t just looking to buy Greenland for land ownership. He views it as a strategic move for the U.S., focused on national security. It’s not merely about expanding territory—it’s about securing a key location vital for the country’s safety and defense.

What many people originally assumed was brash bluster from President Donald Trump is now being taken far more seriously — especially now that the Secretary of State is involved.

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Trump had previously said all options for annexing Greenland were on the table — including military action — but Rubio clarified that the president’s intent was to purchase it from Denmark. – Not The Bee

The Threat of China

The idea of buying Greenland isn’t new, and China has also shown interest in it. Because it’s such an important place for security and defense, it makes sense that the United States would want to have control over it.

Greenland plays a key role in military and geopolitical terms, making it a valuable asset for defense. While China doesn’t have much of a footprint in that particular region yet, it’s realistic to think they could set up facilities there, possibly under the guise of a Chinese company. These could have a dual purpose: appearing to be for business but potentially used for military purposes, allowing China to send warships to operate from these bases if needed.

Rubio asserted while China does not have a heavy Arctic presence, it is “realistic” to believe that Beijing would “install facilities that give them access to the Arctic with the cover of a Chinese company, but that in reality, to serve a dual purpose, that in a moment of conflict, they could send naval vessels to that facility and operate from there.” – The Hill

Does it make people feel better now that Marco has shared his thoughts on the matter?

Not a Joke

It makes sense—why wouldn’t China be interested in Greenland? It’s prime real estate.

Marco Rubio is right—Denmark wouldn’t be able to stop China on its own, which is why they have an agreement with the United States to protect Greenland if it comes under threat.

If we are the guardians of  Greenland, why not just purchase it? And that would be the deal, Rubio says, to buy it. Apparently, the first phone call between Donald Trump and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen didn’t go well.

Now that Marco Rubio is Secretary of State, will he reach out to the Danish Prime Minister? Part of his job is to build relationships and smooth over tensions. Rubio could help turn the idea of buying Greenland into a legitimate deal, strengthening U.S.-Denmark ties in the process.

It’s a tall order for Marco Rubio, who has come a long way since Donald Trump dubbed him “Little Marco.”

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