According to Reuters, the Trump administration has recently discussed providing one-time cash payments to Greenland residents to push the island to break away from Denmark and join the United States. Multiple sources said that the White House and relevant officials have discussed a plan to pay each Greenland resident between $10,000 and $100,000, although the exact amount and implementation method have not been determined. This move is seen as a way for the U.S. to "buy" this self-governing territory, which has a population of about 57,000 and is under Danish sovereignty, but the Danish government and Greenland have repeatedly stated that the island is "not for sale." The report said that this idea is just one of several options being considered within the White House, with other options including more hardline strategic and military measures. Critics warned that directly exchanging money for political affiliation could be seen as disrespectful to the Greenland society, which has long discussed independence and economically relies on Denmark.
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