A new bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill aims to change the name of Greenland. It will be changed to “Red, White and Blueland”. Georgia Congressman Earl “Buddy” Carter has proposed the same. This act supports the President’s efforts to purchase Greenland. Continue reading to learn more about the Red, White, and Blueland Bill.
Purpose of the Bill
The “Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025” is designed to make the name change official. This bill tasks the new Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum. The task is to update all official documents. Moreover, it requires new maps to reflect this name change. Furthermore, Congressman Carter believes this new name represents America better.
Here, he expressed his confidence in the process. This is reflected as America will soon be bigger than ever. This will be aided by the Red, White, and Blueland Bill. Alongside, he states that buying Greenland is a national security priority. He hopes to make Greenland part of the U.S. Also, he believes it will be a great addition to the country.
Background of the Bill
The bill comes as President Trump has shown a robust interest in Greenland. He has repeatedly stated that he wants to buy the island from Denmark. Also, he considers this purchase integral for national security. He argues that controlling Greenland will aid the U.S. Denmark has controlled the land since 1814. The Prime Minister of Greenland has also declared that the place is not for sale. However, Trump’s interest is not a recent one. He has been deliberating about it since 2017. His desire to buy the place became even stronger after his 2020 elections.
Moreover, he has questioned Denmark’s right to control the land. He has suggested that the people staying there can join with the U.S. These views were expressed at a conference at his Mar-a-Lago home. He insisted that if Denmark does not agree to the offer, the U.S. can consider tariffing Denmark.
Also, he has not hidden the possibility of using military power to acquire the land. He has stated that the U.S. needs them for economic security. However, he is not sure which option will be employed to get the results.
Greenlander’s Opinions
Most people in Greenland oppose the idea of joining the U.S. Also, a recent opinion poll shows that 85% of Greenlanders do not want to join the island with the U.S. However, only 6% support joining. Also, 9% are undecided. Here, the poll indicates that the people see Trump’s interest as a threat rather than an opportunity. About 45% view the situation negatively. Thus, this view shows a strong preference among the people to remain independent.
The Process of the Bill
There are several steps for the Bill to become a law. First, the House will review the Bill. Then, the bill will go to a committee for study. The committee reviews it. After this, they will decide whether to send it to the House for a vote. If the House approves, the Bill will move to the Senate. Moreover, the Senate will also review the Bill. Then, they will decide whether to accept or reject it. If both the House and the Senate approve of it, then it passes to the President. If the President signs it, now it becomes a law. Changing the name of Greenland will then become official.
Reception of the Bill
Several people have mixed feelings about this change. Some support the idea of changing the name. Others find it silly. Critics note that it is a distraction from more serious issues. Moreover, they believe that leaders should focus more on pressing matters. They should not dwell on renaming territories.
Also, there are people who find the change humorous. They see it as an exaggeration of the President’s desires. Others believe it shows a lack of respect and regard for Greenland’s culture and history.
“Denmarkification” Campaign
Some Danish citizens have begun a campaign. This is in response to Trump’s initiation of the name change. They are calling it “Denmarkification”. It seeks to crowdsource $1 trillion to buy California from the U.S. Moreover, this campaign claims that California should be renamed “New Denmark”,
This lighthearted effort reflects the public’s strong feelings about the issue. People find it a creative manner to deal with the issue. Hence, this campaign has attracted attention and added to the public discourse. This has proposed the purchase.
Changes in Geographical Names
Recently, there have been other changes related to geographical names. For instance, the Gulf of Mexico was temporarily renamed the “Gulf of America”. This was seen on Google Maps. This was part of Trump’s executive order. It was titled “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness”.
This order was signed on January 20. It was on the first day of Trump’s residency. The executive order indicates his focus on changing names to reflect the American people. This move has raised serious questions and discussions about nationalism and historical context.
Conclusion
The Red, White, and Blueland Bill Act of 2025 is an interesting proposal. It shows the ongoing debate about the renaming of Greenland. There are also efforts made to change the same. The Congressman “Buddy” has also supported this move. This is pushing the President for the purchase of the land. However, there are significant challenges in this process. Also, there are mixed reactions from both Americans and Greenlanders. In response, some Denmark citizens have come up with their own renaming of California. The Bill has to be passed in the House and the Senate. Only then, it will gain momentum.
