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

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 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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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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