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What do Americans think of Trump's plans to take over Greenland? Half say it's a bad idea.

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A new USA TODAY/ Suffolk University poll asked Americans what they think of President-elect Donald Trump's plan to take over Greenland .

More than half say it's a bad idea, and most of those who don't think it's unrealistic.

Trump has floated the idea of taking over Greenland since his election victory in November .

The survey broadly mirrors anecdotal evidence that's emerged from Greenland .

The U.S. would offer to lease Greenland from Denmark for an extended period or time.

Greenland would grant "minority shares" in its governance to the U., primarily in the areas of security and foreign policy.

In a third , more aggressive scenario, it would unilaterally expand its military presence in Greenland , deploying additional troops to the Thule Air Base , upgrading its missile defense systems.