Trump doubles down on Greenland push as polls show little public support

As President Donald Trump escalates his efforts to acquire Greenland from Denmark, the latest national polls reveal that most Americans oppose taking over the massive and crucially strategic island that lies between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Trump is holding crucial talks Wednesday on Greenland with NATO allies during a quick stop in Davos, Switzerland. On the eve of his trip, the president said there is “no going back” on his efforts to take over Greenland.

Asked at a White House news conference how far he’d go to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory, Trump said: “You’ll find out.” The president has also threatened tariffs against NATO members. In his speech at Davos, the president said: “I’m seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland b