DENMARK has demanded talks with Donald Trump after the incoming US leader failed to rule out military intervention to take over Greenland.
The president-elect’s son stirred the pot after he touched down on the Danish territory and allegedly bribed local homeless people to be MAGA fans.
GettyDonald Trump has ruffled diplomatic feather after he failed to rule out military intervention to take over Greenland[/caption]
XDon Jr posed with Nuuk locals wearing MAGA hats on his visit[/caption]
AFPDenmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has demanded talks with Donald Trump[/caption]
Trump sent shockwaves through the EU after he floated plans to seize Greenland to protect global “national security and freedom”.
The president-elect’s idea faced a huge pushback as Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen hit back at the plans earlier this week.
The Dane made it clear Greenland was not for sale, she said on Tuesday.
Frederiksen said: “There is a lot of support among the people of Greenland that Greenland is not for sale and will not be in the future either.”
The Prime Minister then revealed on Thursday that she had reached out to Trump and offered talks over the shock move, but added the pair had not spoken yet.
She said that Trump’s landgrab remarks were being taken seriously but added “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders.”
Frederiksen said: “We have proposed a conversation between us. I don’t think anything concrete will happen until the president-elected is installed.”
Despite the Dane’s wish for talks, she hammered down her belief that Trump would not attempt to take the Arctic island by force.
She said: “We have no reason to believe that would happen.”
TOUCHDOWN
Although the president-elect has only floated the idea around, a visit to the ice island by his son made some eyes open.
Don Jr landed in Greenland’s capital Nuuk on Tuesday and was caught strolling across the airport’s snowy tarmac.
During his short visit, the incoming president’s son reportedly bought food for homeless MAGA-supporting locals.
An image, retweeted by Don Jr on X, appeared to show people at the Hotel Hans Egede wearing red MAGA caps while posing with Trump’s son.
Sources have reportedly claimed some of these people were homeless Nuuk locals who often find themselves outside a supermarket opposite the hotel, according to DR.
Local Tom Amtoft claimed: “It’s homeless and old people who can’t make ends meet who can suddenly eat at a restaurant they’ve never been to before.”
“All they have to do is put on a cap and be in the Trump staff’s videos. They are being bribed, and it is deeply distasteful.”
Greenland’s foreign affairs department added that Don Jr’s trip was an unofficial visit and only latest a few hours, with no formal meetings.
Despite this, Trump Snr could not resist hyping up his boy’s visit by uploading a glowing Truth Social post.
EPAPeople wear MAGA hats during Donald Trump Jr’s visit to Nuuk, Greenland[/caption]
EPADonald Trump Jr visited Greenland for a few hours on Tuesday[/caption]
AFPThe Trump’s plan was spotted at Nuuk airport[/caption]
He wrote: “I am hearing that the people of Greenland are ‘MAGA’
“My son, Don Jr, and various representatives, will be traveling there to visit some of the most magnificent areas and sights.
“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!”
EPAResidents wearing MAGA hats stand near the Hotel Hans Egede during Donald Trump Jr.’s visit[/caption]
ReutersThe Danish government confirmed Don Jr’s visit was unofficial[/caption]
EPALocals have appeared to be split over their thoughts on Trump’s apparent plans[/caption]
DIVIDED LOCALS
Despite the Danish government’s resolve against Trump’s plans, it seems Greenlanders are split.
Some locals, like the apparent MAGA hat-donning fans, have warmed to the American’s idea.
Greenland was previously occupied by the US during World War Two, while Denmark was occupied by the Nazis.
One local told The Guardian: “The hatred for Denmark has never been higher [in some parts of the population], and the gratitude for the US during the second world war and the cold war in terms of military [protection] has never been higher as well.”
Other residents appeared to be staunchly against any takeover by Trump.
A local said: “Our country is ours – it’s not for sale.
“Trump says a lot of things that aren’t very serious, but now it’s become quite scary.”
Another person said: “I fear our culture and our traditions, which we value very highly, would be taken away from us.
“The people in the US and Greenland couldn’t have been raised more differently – there would be a huge clash in cultures.”
ReutersThe US previously occupied Greenland in World War Two[/caption]
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