THREE-QUARTERS OF AMERICANS SAY THEY OPPOSE THE U.S

THREE-QUARTERS OF AMERICANS SAY THEY OPPOSE THE U.S. TRYING TO TAKE CONTROL OF GREENLAND
Washington, D.C. — January 15, 2026
A new CNN poll conducted by SSRS reveals that about 75 per cent of Americans oppose the United States attempting to take control of the Danish territory of Greenland, underscoring significant public resistance to President Donald Trump’s continued push for expanded U.S. influence in the Arctic.
The survey, conducted January 9–12, 2026 among a representative national sample of 1,209 adults, shows that just 25 per cent of Americans support U.S. attempts to seize control of Greenland — a move that has stirred diplomatic tensions with Denmark and raised questions about NATO solidarity and international norms.
Poll Highlights: Public Opinion Divides
Overall Opposition:

• 75 % oppose U.S. efforts to take control of Greenland.
• Just 25 % support such efforts.
  Partisan Breakdown:
• Among Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, opinion is nearly evenly split — ~50 % in favor and ~50 % opposed.
• Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are overwhelmingly against the idea — 94 % oppose, with 80 % saying they strongly oppose it.
• Independent voters not aligned with either party also oppose the move by about 80 %.
  Trump’s Response & Context
  President Trump reiterated on his social media platform that “anything less” than full U.S. control of Greenland is “unacceptable”, comments that came just ahead of high-level White House talks with Danish officials, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio — discussions that did not bridge the gulf between Washington and Copenhagen on the issue.
  Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark with strategic importance in the Arctic. Trump’s rhetoric has included arguments about national security and strategic positioning against global rivals, but such ambitions have drawn sharp resistance both domestically and internationally.
  Broader Implications & Public Perspective
  Skepticism Toward Expansionism:
  The CNN poll indicates limited public appetite for broader U.S. territorial expansionism, even as the administration advances other controversial foreign policy actions. Many Americans (nearly 60 %) say they are concerned that Trump has gone too far in expanding U.S. power overseas, and a majority (55 %) believe his use of military force has at times hurt America’s global standing.
  Military Force Sentiment:
  While the poll focuses on territorial control efforts, other surveys indicate overwhelming opposition to the use of military force to acquire Greenland — with numbers as high as 86 % against military action in some polls.
  Diplomatic Resistance:
  Denmark and Greenland officials have firmly rejected U.S. acquisition plans, insisting that sovereignty and self-determination are non-negotiable. European allies have also expressed concern about potential damage to NATO cohesion if the U.S. were seen as undermining the sovereignty of a treaty ally.
  Le Monde.fr
  Summary of Key Takeaways
  A CNN/SSRS poll shows ~75 % of Americans oppose U.S. attempts to take control of Greenland.
  Support is limited to 25 % overall, with Republicans more divided and Democrats strongly opposed.
  Many Americans express broader concerns about U.S. expansionism and use of military power.
  Greenland’s status remains a diplomatic flashpoint, with strong opposition from Denmark and European partners and low domestic support.