NUUK, Greenland — On Tuesday, debates unfolded in Greenland’s legislature regarding a potential ban on political parties accepting donations from foreign or anonymous sources. This discussion was sparked by President Trump’s expressed desire for the United States to take ownership of Greenland, an island currently under Danish sovereignty.

Members of Inatsisartut, Greenland’s parliament, deliberated on a proposed bill which would not only restrict foreign and anonymous contributions but also limit domestic private donations. Specifically, it would prevent any single party from receiving more than 200,000 Danish kroner (roughly $27,700) in total or more than 20,000 kroner (around $2,770) from an individual contributor.

The Greenlandic government instructed the presidency of the parliament to consider this legislation, aiming to safeguard the political integrity of Greenland. The bill is intended to be enacted immediately and is viewed in the context of growing geopolitical dynamics, particularly in light of statements from representatives of significant allied nations indicating a desire to exert influence or control over Greenland.

This legislative proposal comes at a crucial time, as parliamentary elections must take place by April at the latest. Kent Fridberg, a senior legal advisor at the parliament, mentioned uncertainty regarding any existing contributions from foreign donors to Greenland’s political factions, emphasizing that the bill is primarily a precautionary initiative.

Fridberg also referenced President Trump’s previous remarks about Greenland, along with similar statements from various Russian officials expressing interest in the region. He noted that the primary source of funding for political parties on the island generally comes from public funds rather than private contributions.

In the lead-up to his second term, which starts on January 20, Trump previously indicated that he would not dismiss the use of military force to assert U.S. control over pivotal areas such as the Panama Canal and Greenland, linking these territories to American national security interests. Just last week, he reiterated his aspirations regarding Greenland to the press. Additionally, during an earlier visit to the resource-rich territory, Trump’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., engaged with local citizens, assuring them, “We’re going to treat you well.”