Sen. Ted Cruz made it plain on Hannity on January 20, 2026: negotiating for Greenland is not a fanciful talking point but an option the United States ought to consider seriously as part of shoring up our national security. His blunt message — that “it’s on the table” — should wake every patriot who believes America must protect its borders and strategic advantages before adversaries do.
Cruz has been saying this for months and even chaired a Senate hearing on Greenland’s geostrategic importance on February 12, 2025, where he laid out the stark realities facing the Arctic. The hearing made clear that Greenland is no frozen backwater; it is a three-times-Texas-sized outpost sitting astride the North Atlantic and vital transatlantic sea lanes. Americans who love strength over softness should applaud a senator willing to move beyond rhetoric to real legislative focus.
The national security case is simple and unromantic: Greenland sits on the shortest flight paths for hostile missiles and dominates the GIUK gap that any thoughtful defense planner knows matters. We already operate the Pituffik Space Base and have maintained a presence there since World War II; letting that position wither while China and Russia expand is reckless. If you care about preventing threats from reaching American soil, you should favor a robust posture in the Arctic, not the wishful thinking of the naysayers.
Cruz and other Republicans have been clear that any move would be diplomatic and transactional, not imperialistic; the United States has precedent, having bought territory from Denmark before. This is not about conquest but about smart, lawful negotiation to secure America’s interest in a part of the world growing more contested by authoritarian rivals. Conservatives who value order and strength must insist on options that defend Americans and American prosperity.
Beyond acquisition talk, senators across parties and expert witnesses urged the U.S. to deepen ties with Greenland through diplomacy, investment, and renewed military capability — including icebreakers and reinvigorated bases. Those practical measures would blunt Beijing’s Polar Silk Road ambitions and Russian encroachment while creating economic opportunities for Greenlanders who deserve partners, not patronizing lectures. If Washington had the backbone to follow through, we’d strengthen alliances and deny our adversaries footholds on America’s doorstep.
It’s also fair to say Denmark and some inside-the-beltway elites have not done enough to secure this critical region, and America cannot outsource its defense to complacency. When foreign navies and businesses creep into strategically vital waters, the consequence is clear: if we hesitate, Beijing and Moscow will move quickly to fill the vacuum. Conservatives should reject the timidity that cedes strategic advantage and demand Congress act with urgency to protect the homeland.
The bottom line is simple for hardworking Americans: national security is not optional and neither is leadership. Senator Cruz is right to put negotiations and a full slate of policy tools on the table, and Congress should pursue every lawful avenue — from formal security agreements and investment to negotiated transfer if necessary — to keep Greenland out of the hands of adversaries. It’s time to stop apologizing for American strength and start defending the republic with the seriousness it deserves.
