Florida Congressman Proposes Congress Give Trump Arctic Monopoly

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KEY POINTS

•Florida Republican Randy Fine introduced the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act on Monday to give Trump annexation powers.
•The bill authorizes Trump to negotiate with Denmark and seek expedited Congressional approval for Greenland’s statehood.
•While Fine believes controlling Greenland is key to U.S. security, many Republicans oppose using force, fearing NATO repercussions.

On a frosty Monday, Rep. Randy Fine, the Florida congressman who apparently thinks tropical vibes translate to geopolitical savvy, unveiled the two-page 'Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act' that tries to turn Trump's icy daydream into U.S. reality. The bill boldly authorizes Trump to ‘take such steps as may be necessary,’ including chatting politely with Denmark, to grab Greenland—like a toddler negotiating for the last cookie. Fine insists controlling Greenland means controlling key Arctic shipping lanes and keeping America safe from ‘regimes that despise our values,’ which presumably includes Denmark. Despite the fevered pitch, most Republicans aren’t buying an ice invasion, likely worried about waking NATO’s sleeping bear under Article 5.