The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Make Greenland 51st State
Jan 15, 2026
U.S. Representative Randy Fine from Florida is advocating for Greenland to be the 51st state, a move that echoes President Trump's earlier interest. He introduces a bill to facilitate this annexation, highlighting Greenland's strategic importance amid U.S.-Russia tensions. Fine shares insights from his meeting with Danish and Greenland diplomats, revealing their concerns about the proposal. He argues that U.S. governance could greatly benefit Greenland's residents, drawing parallels to Alaska's experience, and discusses the political implications in Washington.
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Greenland As A U.S. Strategic Priority
- Randy Fine frames Greenland as a strategic asset between the U.S. and Russia that the United States must control for security reasons.
- He argues Greenland's status is more relevant to the Western Hemisphere than to Denmark or Europe.
Authorize Annexation To Back Negotiations
- Fine says his bill would legally authorize annexation and create an expedited path to make Greenland the 51st state.
- He urges Congress to back the president's effort so negotiations can proceed with stronger leverage.
Diplomats Confronted Fine In His Office
- Randy Fine recounts that Danish and Greenlandic diplomats came to his office angry right after he filed his bill to authorize annexation.
- He says their upset reaction signaled to him that the proposal was taken seriously and might aid presidential negotiations.