REDRAW CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT LINES. >> THE BIGGEST PLUS ONE IN U.S. HISTORY RIGHT NOW AT 5 STATEWIDE TALKS ARE GOING GLOBAL. PRESIDENT TRUMP AND FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN RANDY FINE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE GREENLAND THE 51ST ARE ON OUR FLAG. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER KYLE SCHMIDT IS HEARING HOW FLORIDIANS FEEL ABOUT THIS. I SEE STATE OF AFFAIRS. >> IT’S KIND OF SHOCKING. THAT’S THE INITIAL REACTION TO THIS PROPOSAL. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP IS NOT BACKING DOWN ON TAKING CONTROL OF GREENLAND, FLORIDA. CONGRESSMAN RANDY FINE IS SPONSORING A BILL THAT WOULD GRANT THE PRESIDENT THE RIGHT TO ACQUIRE GREENLAND HAS A U.S. STATE. GREENLAND IT’S STRATEGIC. >> FROM A MILITARY STANDPOINT AND ALSO A MINERAL STANDPOINT, DENMARK RULES THE ISLAND AND WOULD LIKE TO KEEP IT THAT WAY. >> POLITICAL PROFESSOR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA. AUBREY JEWETT BELIEVES THE ACQUISITION WOULD ONLY BECOME UNPRECEDENTED IF MILITARY FORCE IS USED LOOK AT. >> NEGOTIATING WITH ANOTHER COUNTRY AND ACQUIRING TERRITORY. >> I AGREE. AND I THINK MOST HISTORIANS AND POLITICAL SCIENTISTS WOULD AGREE. >> WE CERTAINLY OF DONE THAT IN THE UNITED STATES HISTORY. PEOPLE GRANDMOTHER WANT TO GET THEM. >> PART OF KIDS AND THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO SO. CONGRESSMAN, FIND SAYS AGREEMENT IS NOT A DISTANT OUTPOST WE CAN AFFORD TO IGNORE. >> IT IS A VITAL NATIONAL SECURITY ASSET. WE HAVE CHINA AND RUSSIA AND THOSE SORTS OF ENEMIES. WE’VE GOT TO HAVE SOME PROTECTION. VICE PRESIDENT, JD VANCE AND SECRETARY OF STATE MARCO RUBIO PLAN TO MEET DANISH FOREIGN
Florida Congressman Randy Fine is sponsoring a bill that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to acquire Greenland as a U.S. state, a proposal that has sparked varied reactions. “It’s kind of shocking,” said Anya Trufant, a junior at Florida Gulf Coast University, reflecting the initial reaction to the proposal.Fine emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland, stating, “Greenland is not a distant outpost we can afford to ignore… it is a vital national security asset.”Avery Dimmig shared thoughts on the strategic benefits, saying, “My thoughts are that Greenland is strategic from a military standpoint. And, also, mineral standpoint, those two things, which we have, are needed.”Denmark, which currently rules Greenland, wishes to maintain control over the island. Aubrey Jewett, a political professor at the University of Central Florida, noted that acquiring territory through negotiation is not unprecedented in U.S. history.”If we look at negotiating with another country and acquiring territory, then I agree and I think most historians and political scientists would agree we certainly have done that in United States history,” Jewett said.Trufant added, “If the people of Greenland want to become some part of America, then they should be able to do so.”Dimmig also highlighted the geopolitical implications, saying, “We have China and Russia and those sorts of enemies. We’ve got to have some protection.”Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to meet with the Danish foreign minister on Wednesday to discuss the matter further.”It seems like there could be really bad consequences, and those consequences could outweigh the good ones that we might gain,” FGCU student Alexander Diaz said.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
Florida Congressman Randy Fine is sponsoring a bill that would grant President Donald Trump the authority to acquire Greenland as a U.S. state, a proposal that has sparked varied reactions.
“It’s kind of shocking,” said Anya Trufant, a junior at Florida Gulf Coast University, reflecting the initial reaction to the proposal.
Fine emphasized the strategic importance of Greenland, stating, “Greenland is not a distant outpost we can afford to ignore… it is a vital national security asset.”
Avery Dimmig shared thoughts on the strategic benefits, saying, “My thoughts are that Greenland is strategic from a military standpoint. And, also, mineral standpoint, those two things, which we have, are needed.”
Denmark, which currently rules Greenland, wishes to maintain control over the island. Aubrey Jewett, a political professor at the University of Central Florida, noted that acquiring territory through negotiation is not unprecedented in U.S. history.
“If we look at negotiating with another country and acquiring territory, then I agree and I think most historians and political scientists would agree we certainly have done that in United States history,” Jewett said.
Trufant added, “If the people of Greenland want to become some part of America, then they should be able to do so.”
Dimmig also highlighted the geopolitical implications, saying, “We have China and Russia and those sorts of enemies. We’ve got to have some protection.”
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio plan to meet with the Danish foreign minister on Wednesday to discuss the matter further.
“It seems like there could be really bad consequences, and those consequences could outweigh the good ones that we might gain,” FGCU student Alexander Diaz said.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.