The U.S. should not take control of Greenland using military force
Democrats97%
Republicans70%
Independents90%
Source: CBS News, Jan. 18, 2026
Chart: Americans Agree
Chart: Americans Agree
Greenland
CBS News, Jan. 18, 2026
Details
| Question | Would you approve or disapprove of the U.S. using military force to try to take control of Greenland, and make it part of the U.S.? |
| Response | Disapprove |
| Poll Main Page | CBS News Poll – January 14-16, 2026 |
| Interview Period | Jan. 14, 2026 to Jan. 16, 2026 |
| Sample Size | 2,523 |
| Policy Context | When this poll was conducted in mid-January 2026, President Trump had made news by threatening to vowing to acquire Greenland “one way or the other,” referring to either a purchase or military force. |
Other poll results on Greenland
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Position | Dem. | Rep. | Ind. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The U.S. should not take control of Greenland using military force YouGov, Aug. 29, 2025 | 84% | 57% | 74% | |
The U.S. should not take control of Greenland using military force The Economist/YouGov, May 13, 2025 | 77% | 58% | 71% |