Greenland to be seen as an 'ally, not as an asset,' says Murkowski

STORY: :: Murkowski says Greenland should be seen as 'our ally, not as an asset'

:: January 16, 2026

:: Copenhagen, Denmark

:: Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R) Alaska

"Greenland needs to be viewed as our ally, not as an asset. And I think that's what you're hearing with this delegation." //  "It is important to underscore that when you ask the American people whether or not they think it is a good idea for the United States to acquire Greenland, the vast majority, some 75%, will say 'we do not think that that is a good idea'. This senator from Alaska does not think it is a good idea. And I want to build on the relationship that we have had."

The 11-member U.S. delegation, led by Democratic Senator Chris Coons, also includes Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, while the rest were Democratic lawmakers.

Trump has said Greenland is vital to U.S. security because of its strategic location and large supply of minerals and has not ruled out the use of force to take it.

Just 17% of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland, and large majorities of Democrats and Republicans oppose using military force to annex the island, a Reuters/Ipsos poll found.

Trump has called the poll "fake."