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riversedge

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Mon Jan 12, 2026, 05:37 PM Jan 12

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