Greenland is often romanticized as a potential 51st state, but the reality is far more nuanced. With a population of just 56,000, Greenland is smaller than most U.S. cities. Its economy relies heavily on Denmark, which provides over $600 million annually in subsidies. Joining the U.S. would mean losing this financial lifeline, and Greenlanders would face cultural assimilation pressures far greater than their current semi-autonomous status under Denmark. The Danish model allows Greenland to maintain its indigenous identity while benefiting from European Union trade agreements. Why trade that for a seat at the American table, where Greenland would be a mere footnote in a nation of 331 million?