1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

Recent efforts by the administration to pursue acquisition of Greenland raise serious concerns about foreign policy, taxpayer burden, and the influence of private economic interests on executive action. Greenland is a sovereign part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and both Danish and Greenland authorities have made clear that the territory is not for sale and will not be bought by the United States. Despite this, the administration has repeatedly floated the idea of acquiring or exerting pressure over Greenland, creating diplomatic strain with a long‑standing U.S. ally. Greenland also contains significant deposits of rare earths and critical minerals that are strategically important to global technology supply chains. These deposits have attracted private investment, including from firms backed by major investors. While private economic activity in Greenland is lawful, policymaking that appears to intertwine geopolitical aims with commercial opportunity—without transparent scrutiny—raises legitimate questions about whether public office is being used to advance narrow corporate interests rather than the national interest. Regardless of the specific mechanism—whether through proposed purchases, tariff costs, military deployments to enforce access, or prolonged diplomatic conflict—American taxpayers stand to pay the price for this approach. Tariffs raise costs for ordinary consumers and businesses. Military operations and extended deployments require funding from the Defense Department budget. Attempts to pressure Denmark or Greenland risk forcing the U.S. government into costly, unnecessary commitments that do not reflect the will of the people. In every scenario, the average American, not corporate investors, would bear the financial burden. Congress has a constitutional duty to oversee executive foreign policy actions, particularly when they carry economic costs for American citizens and involve potential alignment with private commercial interests. Oversight should include: - Examining any coordination between executive officials and private economic actors regarding Greenland - Assessing taxpayer exposure to costs from tariffs, military deployments, or other instruments used to pursue geopolitical goals - Ensuring that U.S. policy toward Denmark and Greenland respects sovereignty and prioritizes the national interest The American people should not be left paying for speculative geopolitical gambits that serve corporate interests over clear diplomatic and economic priorities. Congress must act.