New polls show little support for US takeover of Canada, Greenland, Gaza
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New surveys are shedding light on American public opinion regarding a U.S. takeover of Gaza, Canada and Greenland.
President Donald Trump’s controversial proposals have sparked intense debate in recent months over the future of these countries.
How Americans feel about Trump’s plan to take over Gaza
By the numbers:
A poll, conducted by the University of Maryland, surveyed more than 1,000 adults on its Opinion Panel Omnibus platform earlier this month.
When asked about the prospect of an American takeover of Gaza, 55% of respondents opposed the idea, with significant partisan divides. While 77% of Democrats and 37% of Republicans rejected the plan, 18% of Americans expressed support. Another 27% of respondents said they didn’t know.
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The survey also found that 19% of respondents said they supported displacing the people of Gaza to other countries, including 32% of Republicans and 12% of Democrats, while 34% opposed the move. At the same time, 47% of respondents favored backing whatever the people of Gaza choose, including 40% of Republicans and 49% of Democrats.
The backstory:
Trump’s plans for Gaza, presented during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's White House visit in February 2025, have been met with widespread criticism both domestically and internationally.
The proposal suggests a U.S.-led takeover of Gaza, displacing its population to other countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and, more recently, Syria.
The findings come as tensions remain high in the region, with Israeli airstrikes on Gaza escalating amid continued hostilities.
How Americans feel about Trump’s plan for Canada, Greenland
By the numbers:
Meanwhile, another Yahoo! News survey, which sampled 1,677 adults earlier this week, found that most Americans oppose Canada becoming a 51st state and oppose America annexing Greenland.
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When asked about the prospect of Canada becoming America’s 51st state, 57% of respondents said they opposed the idea, while 17% favored it. Meanwhile, 26% of respondents said they were not sure.
In addition, respondents were asked whether they favored or opposed America annexing Greenland. The survey found that 49% of respondents opposed it, while 19% favored it.
The backstory:
Trump has repeatedly suggested that Canada would be better off if it agreed to become the 51st U.S. state — a prospect that is deeply unpopular among Canadians.
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Trump's threats of tariffs have left Canadians feeling betrayed, and sports fans in Canada have begun voicing their displeasure by booing the U.S. national anthem at NBA and NHL games.
Trump has also talked about the U.S. invading — or purchasing — Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. That's despite Danish authorities insisting it isn't for sale.
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The president hasn't said if Greenland could be a state, only that "I think we’re going to have it" and that the island's roughly 57,000 residents "want to be with us."
Trump has also repeated his belief that Greenland is of vital national security interest to the United States.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that President Donald Trump’s push for control over Greenland wasn’t surprising given longtime U.S. interest in the mineral-rich territory.
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Second lady to visit Greenland
Second lady Usha Vance is planning a trip to Greenland Thursday, at a time when President Trump has suggested the United States should take control over the country.
Vance will leave on Thursday and return Saturday, according to her office. Vance and one of her three children will be part of a U.S. delegation that will "visit historic sites" and "learn about Greenlandic heritage."
Media outlets in Greenland and Denmark reported that Vance would be accompanied by Trump’s national security adviser, Mike Waltz. The White House and the National Security Council did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by two surveys published this month, The Associated Press, along with previous FOX TV Stations reporting. This story was reported from Los Angeles.