Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

AZProgressive

(29,863 posts)
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 12:19 AM 15 hrs ago

Most Americans oppose Trump's push on Greenland, poll shows

Americans broadly oppose President Donald Trump’s latest foreign policy ambitions in Greenland, according to a new poll released Thursday, and are skeptical about U.S. incursions abroad.

In a CNN poll released Thursday, 75 percent of those surveyed oppose the U.S. “attempting to take control of Greenland,” including 52 percent who strongly reject the idea. Just one in four respondents said they support efforts to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, which Trump has argued is vital to U.S. national security and strengthening NATO.

Self-described Republicans were evenly split, with 50 percent supporting the president’s efforts and 50 percent opposing them. Democrats were far less divided, with 94 percent opposing the move overall, including 80 percent who said they strongly oppose it.

(snip)

Americans were also skeptical about the stated motives behind U.S. intervention. A majority of Americans said access to Venezuelan oil played a major role in the decision to take military action, while 39 percent said a major factor was to bring Maduro to stand trial in the U.S., and 26 percent said it was to improve the lives of Venezuelans.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/15/trump-greenland-poll-00731009

I know we don't need a poll to know it isn't a good idea but I think it is good that Americans not only oppose this but also other parts of Trump's foreign policy.

9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Most Americans oppose Trump's push on Greenland, poll shows (Original Post) AZProgressive 15 hrs ago OP
One in four respondents are incredibly ignorant, stupid, and gullible. Dave Bowman 15 hrs ago #1
No, the one out of four are delusional Nativists. haele 3 hrs ago #5
Here's hoping the VAST majority refuse any orders to go to Greenland sakabatou 15 hrs ago #2
1 in 4 would offer their babies for Trump to rape iemanja 14 hrs ago #3
Security is not the reason. Old Crank 3 hrs ago #4
Not only that. Techbro$ want to build massive data centers there. Justice matters. 2 hrs ago #7
Let me know when they actually resist it quakerboy 2 hrs ago #6
It's ridiculous that we should have polls like this Half-step 1 hr ago #8
Why don't pollsters ever ask the really pertinent questions? Bluetus 1 hr ago #9

haele

(15,112 posts)
5. No, the one out of four are delusional Nativists.
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 12:32 PM
3 hrs ago

The "Get the US out of the UN" group, who still think the US economy is a 1920's semi-agrarian and resource commodities exporter that maintains its own manufacturing and can afford to isolate itself from the rest of the world.

Because Grandpa had stories about working at the long shut down steel works shop making precision nuts, bolts, and fixture hardware, and Grandma had a WWII job at a chemical factory filling 55 gallon drums of aircraft coating finish to keep the fuselage together (which later caused the cancer that killed her at the age of 45).

Seriously - these people think the limited finishing manufacturing that might be going on in this country is the same parts level manufacturing as it was prior to the manufacturing outsourcing boom of the late 70's and 80's.
They have no clue how modern economics work, even if they're able to balance a checkbook or small business ledger.

Old Crank

(6,689 posts)
4. Security is not the reason.
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 12:15 PM
3 hrs ago

He wants to help billionaire mining buddies who can't get a toehold on the continent.
Greenland's people don't want rapacious mining of their minerals.

Justice matters.

(9,446 posts)
7. Not only that. Techbro$ want to build massive data centers there.
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 01:11 PM
2 hrs ago

Colder temperatures, and fresh water en masse to generate free (for them) electricity using nuclear rods... and without having to pay local taxes.

They use taxpayers money to socialize the costs (including the US armed forces) in order to privatize the profits (like pedo does with Venezuela's oil).

It's a Fascist business model.

quakerboy

(14,735 posts)
6. Let me know when they actually resist it
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 01:09 PM
2 hrs ago

Till they are willing to do something about it, their opinions mean nothing.

Get on a train. A train barreling towards a bridge that has fallen down. Ask the folks if they think this is a good idea. The opinions of those in favor or against are absolutely meaningless. Only the opinions of the ones taking action

Half-step

(118 posts)
8. It's ridiculous that we should have polls like this
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 01:50 PM
1 hr ago

"Is Greenland's ours for the taking?" "Should Jonathan Ross face charges for murdering someone?" Gah... What the heck and ugh.

There is some sarcasm in the poll titles above, plus some additional drama on my part...

Bluetus

(2,338 posts)
9. Why don't pollsters ever ask the really pertinent questions?
Fri Jan 16, 2026, 02:40 PM
1 hr ago

Like:

"Do you think it is important to maintain strong working relationships with countries that have been our allies since WWII?"

and

"If Trump puesues as hostile takeover of Greenland, and this results in the disintegration of alliance with NATO countries, do you still support a hostile takeover of Greenland?"

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Most Americans oppose Tru...