The U.S. should not take control of Greenland using military force
Democrats84%
Republicans57%
Independents74%
Source: YouGov, Aug. 29, 2025
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
YouGov, Aug. 29, 2025
| Question | Would you support or oppose the U.S. using military force to take control of Greenland? |
| Response | Oppose |
| Poll Main Page | Would you support or oppose the U.S. using military force to take control of Greenland? |
| Interview Period | Aug. 29, 2025 to Aug. 29, 2025 |
| Sample Size | 6,996 |
| Policy Context | This poll was conducted in August 2025. Earlier in the year, President Trump had repeatedly suggested the U.S. would gain control of Greenland, saying “I think we're going to get it, one way or the other, we're gonna get it.” |
Different polls may have used different formats and wording, but they were all getting at the same concept.
Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The U.S. should not take control of Greenland using military force The Economist/YouGov, May 13, 2025 | 77% | 58% | 71% |
Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The U.S. should not take control of Greenland using military force The Economist/YouGov, May 13, 2025 | 77% | 58% | 71% |