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Trump's Greenland Proposal Could Be Largest U.S. Acquisition Since Louisiana Purchase, Surpassing 1803 Deal

Dec 24, 2024, 09:19 PM

President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to annex Greenland is being characterized as the largest potential territorial acquisition in U.S. history. According to reports, if successful, the annexation would surpass the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, which nearly doubled the size of the United States. The New York Post highlighted that this move could significantly shape Trump's legacy, marking the first major U.S. acquisition in over a century. Analysts are noting the historical implications of such an acquisition, which would represent a pivotal moment in U.S. territorial expansion.