Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President-elect Donald Trump, made a notable visit to Greenland on Tuesday. Accompanied by a group of Trump supporters and former government officials, this trip highlighted Trump’s ongoing interest in acquiring the resource-rich territory from Denmark. This idea was first floated during Trump’s initial term in office and has gained renewed attention with his re-election.
Upon arriving in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, Trump Jr. engaged with locals, explored cultural landmarks, and recorded an episode for his popular “Triggered” podcast on Rumble. His father shared a video of the plane landing on Truth Social, emphasizing the importance of safety and security for Greenland and expressing his hopes for making it part of America with phrases like “MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!”
Joining Trump Jr. were Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA and a key figure in rallying votes during the 2024 election cycle, along with Sergio For from a pro-Trump political action committee. The delegation’s activities included meeting residents who supported the idea of U.S. acquisition. In one memorable moment at a café filled with people wearing red “Make America Great Again” hats, Trump Jr. called his father to speak via speakerphone. President-elect Trump assured them that Greenland would be well-treated if acquired by the U.S., emphasizing its strategic importance.
Trump reiterated these sentiments during a press conference, arguing that acquiring Greenland is crucial for national security due to its geographical location amid increasing global tensions involving China and Russia. He suggested that Denmark’s claim over Greenland might not be as solid as believed and urged for American control to ensure security.
Greenland is beautiful!!! 🇬🇱 pic.twitter.com/PKoeeCafPz
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 7, 2025
Meanwhile, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly stated that Denmark is not interested in selling Greenland. However, Greenland’s leader Múte Egede announced plans for independence through provisions outlined in their Self-Government Act. A draft constitution is already underway as they work towards becoming an independent state.
Greenland loves America and Trump!!! Incredible people with an equally awesome reception. They just want to be able to utilize some of the incredible resources that they have and allow themselves, their country, and their kids to flourish. pic.twitter.com/7TPz0DACKX
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 7, 2025
Egede has consistently rejected Trump’s acquisition plans but acknowledged steps toward greater autonomy from Denmark—such as building new international airports enabling direct flights from other countries without transiting through Denmark first—highlighting efforts to strengthen their self-governance.
While Egede remains opposed to selling Greenland to the U.S., an independence referendum could potentially open doors for future discussions about merging with America under different terms.