Trump Supporters Float “Royal Marriage” Idea to Claim Greenland

Washington: Amid escalating rhetoric over Greenland, a bizarre proposal has emerged among some Trump supporters as a potential solution to the ongoing standoff between the United States and Denmark. According to online speculation within the MAGA (Make America Great Again) camp, President Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, could marry Danish Princess Isabella, with Greenland hypothetically offered as part of the marriage arrangement.

The idea, circulated widely on social media, draws a tongue-in-cheek parallel to historical Mughal practices in India, where royal marriages were used to integrate territories into the Mughal Empire. Supporters claim that such a union could resolve tensions over Greenland without direct confrontation or purchase.

Escalating Tensions Over Greenland

President Trump has repeatedly emphasized Greenland’s strategic importance to US national security. The island, rich in natural resources and located in the Arctic, has attracted longstanding American interest. Denmark, which retains sovereignty over Greenland, has strongly rejected US attempts to assert control. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that any unilateral US action could jeopardize NATO operations, saying, “If America attacks Greenland, everything stops—including NATO.”

Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark with a population of roughly 58,000, is not for sale, Danish officials insist. While the White House has previously discussed buying Greenland, military options are reportedly also being considered.

Historical Precedents and Diplomatic Satire

The notion of resolving territorial disputes via marriage is historically rooted but has no basis in current international law. It reflects both the high tension surrounding Greenland and the often satirical nature of online MAGA discussions. Past American interest in Greenland dates back to President Harry Truman in 1946, but Denmark and Greenland have consistently emphasized that the island is not on the market.

While the “royal marriage” proposal is speculative and facetious, it underscores the growing fascination—and anxiety—over Greenland’s strategic value in Arctic geopolitics, as well as the creative, sometimes humorous, ways the public engages with high-stakes international affairs.