Jan 6, 2025 - Business

Donald Trump Jr. visiting Greenland as father renews ownership call

Rebecca Falconer

Donald Trump Jr. leaves Trump Tower on May 29, 2024 in New York City. — Donald Trump Jr. at Trump Tower in New York City on May 29. Photo: James Devaney/GC Images

President-elect Trump confirmed his son Donald Trump Jr. is visiting Greenland in a Monday evening post that renewed his call for the U.S. to take ownership of the autonomous territory that's part of of Denmark.

The big picture: Greenland's government was told the president-elect's elder son was due to arrive Monday in the capital, Nuuk, per a statement from the territory's Ministry for Independence and Foreign Affairs that noted he wouldn't meet with anyone from the government because the "visit is not official."

Donald Trump Jr. will spend a day in Greenland filming video for a podcast, according to multiple reports.
His visit comes days after Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede announced plans to push for independence from Denmark.

Driving the news: "I am hearing that the people of Greenland are 'MAGA,'" said President-elect Trump in a Truth Social post featuring video of an unidentified man wearing a "Make America great again" hat saying he wants the U.S. to "buy us, buy Greenland."

"My son, Don Jr, and various representatives, will be traveling there to visit some of the most magnificent areas and sights," Trump added.
"Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation. We will protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside World. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!"

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