In a fiery and somewhat disjointed interview on CNN, Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) launched an attack on President Trump’s plan to purchase Greenland, accusing the president of engaging in “insane” tactics. However, the real shocker came when Coons took a swipe at ordinary American voters, suggesting they are too ignorant to even locate Greenland on a map.
The comments came during Coons’ appearance on *Inside Politics* with Dana Bash on March 31, 2025, where he was asked about President Trump’s desire to buy Greenland, a strategic island that could provide the United States with crucial military positioning in the Arctic and access to valuable rare earth minerals. Instead of addressing the potential benefits of the deal, Coons turned the conversation into a tirade against both Trump and everyday Americans.
Coons began by criticizing the president’s negotiating style, mocking Trump’s strategy of throwing out bold ideas. “It’s just insane!” Coons fumed. “That’s the problem, is that… you know, look, my Republican colleagues say, ‘Oh no, he’s just negotiating. He just throws stuff out there,’ but he’s the president and he’s threatening a NATO ally with military action. It’s insane. It’s unmoored.” While Coons vehemently opposed the idea, he failed to acknowledge the strategic and economic advantages the U.S. could gain by controlling Greenland, particularly in the context of national security and access to rare earth minerals that are vital to modern technology.
The senator’s rant quickly took a more insulting turn as he disparaged Trump’s supporters. He claimed that Trump’s voters, in his view, would be too ignorant to care about the real-world implications of the Greenland purchase. “We could spend all of our time huffing and puffing about how ridiculous it is,” Coons continued. “But look, your average Trump voter laughs at us and says, ‘He’s owning the libs.’ And your average middle American says, ‘Why are you wasting your time worrying about Greenland? I can’t even find it on a map.’” This condescending comment echoed the typical elitist attitude some on the left hold toward hardworking, patriotic Americans, dismissing their concerns as unimportant or misguided.
Coons also voiced concerns about offending America’s NATO allies, particularly Denmark and Canada, who could be upset by the plan. “The challenge is that the Danes, our close NATO allies and partners, are angry, upset, and offended. So are the Canadians, the largest export and business partner from my home state and most home states,” Coons griped, once again avoiding any discussion about how the deal could benefit the U.S. in terms of both national security and economic growth.
The senator ended his rant by reiterating the supposed threats to NATO and the alliances that, according to him, Trump’s actions could endanger. “He’s threatening the NATO alliance. He’s threatening our closest allies. It does have real-world consequences,” Coons said, as he pivoted to focus on his party’s priorities and issues for working Americans. Ironically, Coons’ accusations of divisiveness seemed to overlook the broader geopolitical and economic opportunities presented by Trump’s vision for Greenland.
As the world watched, President Trump’s position on Greenland was rooted in pragmatic concerns about the U.S.’s strategic military interests and access to critical resources. Trump had first floated the idea publicly on his Truth Social platform, where he made it clear that Greenland’s location and resources were of vital importance to America’s national security. He also announced his choice of Ken Howery, a prominent entrepreneur and former ambassador, to represent the U.S. in Denmark, emphasizing the importance of American leadership and innovation in global affairs.
Despite Coons’ heated objections, the Greenland plan remains a symbol of Trump’s bold approach to foreign policy—one that seeks to prioritize American interests rather than appease the international community at the expense of the U.S. It’s clear that while some, like Senator Coons, remain focused on defending the status quo, President Trump is thinking ahead, taking bold steps that could secure a stronger, more prosperous future for America.
