A Georgia congressman has introduced legislation aimed at acquiring Greenland from Denmark and renaming it "Red, White, and Blueland." The proposed bill, known as the Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025, was introduced by U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, who serves Georgia's 1st District, which includes Savannah and southeast Georgia.
The act seeks to give President Donald Trump the authority to negotiate the purchase or acquisition of Greenland, citing national security and strategic interests as key motivations. At the same time, it stipulates official renaming of the territory to reflect American patriotism. "America is back and will soon be bigger than ever with the addition of Red, White, and Blueland," Carter said, emphasizing the national pride he believes the bill embodies. "President Trump has correctly identified the purchase of what is now Greenland as a national security priority, and we will proudly welcome its people to join the freest nation to ever exist when our Negotiator-in-Chief inks this monumental deal," he added.
The legislation includes two major provisions: the first gives the President the authority to enter negotiations with Denmark, with the second mandatorily changing all references from Greenland to "Red, White, and Blueland" across U.S. federal documents, maps, and records within 180 days of the bill's enactment.
Denmark, represented by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, has firmly declared Greenland is not for sale. "Greenland is today a part of the kingdom of Denmark. It is part of our territory, and it's not for sale," she maintained, emphasizing her commitment to the territory's sovereignty. On the other hand, she noted, "If this is about securing our part of the world, we can find a way forward," which suggests openness to discussions on other forms of cooperation.
Greenland, which is the world’s largest island and home to around 57,000 residents, has been the subject of U.S. interest for years, particularly due to its strategic location and abundant natural resources. During the Trump administration, interest in purchasing Greenland surfaced but was met with swift denial from the Danish government. Despite the enthusiasm from Carter, it remains unclear what alternatives the bill’s phrase "otherwise acquire" might encompass.
The proposal has elicited mixed reactions, especially from Greenland's local leaders, who have expressed concerns about losing autonomy. With upcoming elections on the horizon, the idea of U.S. acquisition has sparked debates about independence and the future of the island's governance. Some leaders have asserted strongly, stating they do not want to be part of the United States nor under Denmark's jurisdiction.
Overall, the Red, White, and Blueland Act highlights the lengths some politicians will go to align national security with patriotic symbolism. While the bill aims to officially reshape U.S. references to Greenland, it also shines a light on the geopolitical tensions surrounding the Arctic region and how U.S. foreign policy is viewed by other nations.
Whether the bill will advance through Congress remains to be seen, but it certainly has already stirred conversations about U.S. interests on the global stage as well as the complex relationship between the U.S. and Denmark.