Florida Republican pushes to make Greenland 51st state in bill seeking ‘sovereignty’ over territory

Published January 12, 2026 5:21pm ET



Rep. Andy Fine (R-FL) on Monday introduced legislation that could set Washington on the path to making Greenland the country’s 51st state. 

Fine is pressing for the passage of the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act as the Trump administration actively seeks to acquire Denmark’s territory, citing sweeping national security interests. 

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