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Cruz cites US 'history of acquiring new lands' in Greenland push

Cruz argued that acquiring Greenland would serve U.S. economic and national-security interests.

Cruz cites US 'history of acquiring new lands' in Greenland push
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Ted Cruz defended President Donald Trump’s effort to acquire Greenland, citing economic and strategic benefits. Other senators voiced opposition to a military invasion, while the article also notes European concerns following Trump’s tariff threat.

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Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator defending Trump's effort to acquire Greenland

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President pursuing acquisition of Greenland and imposing tariffs on opposing countries

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Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senator who had foreshadowed another resolution to curb Trump's war powers

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who said he knew of no Republican support for invading Greenland

ALSO MENTIONED  Mette Frederiksen, Danish prime minister responding to Trump's tariff threat over Greenland; Thomas Jefferson, Former president cited as an example of U.S. territorial acquisition

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Ted Cruz Says U.S. Should Acquire Greenland

Ted Cruz backed President Donald Trump's effort to acquire Greenland, citing U.S. economic and national-security interests. Left-leaning outlets portray his backing as uncritical support for Trump and condemn the proposal. Center outlets focus on Cruz's stated economic and security case, while also reporting objections and, in one article, his earlier criticism of Trump.

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