Trump’s push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot, new AP-NORC poll finds

Associated Press (AP) Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by By STEVE PEOPLES and LINLEY SANDERSFebruary 13, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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A new AP-NORC poll reveals that President Trump's pursuit of acquiring Greenland has created a political vulnerability, even among Republicans. The poll indicates that approximately 70% of U.S. adults disapprove of Trump's handling of the Greenland issue, a higher disapproval rate than his overall foreign policy. Even within the Republican party, about half disapprove of his efforts to turn Greenland into American territory. Trump has defended his interest in Greenland as critical for national security in the Arctic. The survey highlights a specific area where Trump's policies are unpopular, even among his own base.

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Trump has insisted that U.S. control of Greenland is critical for national security in the Arctic.

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About half of Republicans disapprove of his attempt to turn the icebound landmass into American territory.

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About 24% of American adults approve of Trump’s Greenland approach.

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About 7 in 10 U.S. adults disapprove of how Trump is handling the issue of Greenland.

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Republicans may be willing to stick with President Donald Trump through almost anything, but his recent push to seize control of Greenland has turned off many in his own party.

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WASHINGTON 30% Nathan Ellgren 30% Evgeniy Maloletka ×230% Joint Arctic Command 35% Associated Press ×440% Nuuk ×240% Denmark 50% United States 60% AP-NORC ×360% Republicans ×470% Donald Trump ×690% Greenland ×995%

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