Greenland's government described Donald Trump Jr.'s visit as a private one, while Denmark said “Greenland is not for sale.' The visit, which comes as the incoming U.S. administration could seek to acquire Greenland, which is home to a large U.S. military base, heightened speculation. The president-elect earlier told a news conference he wouldn't rule out using military force or economic coercion to take control of Greenland, saying that “we need it for national security.” Trump Jr.
posted a video showing a TRUMP-emblazoned plane landing in Nuuk, the Arctic territory’s capital, in a landscape of snow-capped peaks and fjords. “The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need safety, security, strength, and PEACE! This is a deal that must happen. MAGA. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” Supporters later posted video of Trump speaking by phone to locals. Greenland’s government said Trump Jr.’s visit was taking place “as a private individual” and not as an official visit, and Greenlandic representatives would not meet with him. Trump Jr. was in Greenland for a day trip to shoot video content for podcasting, according to a person familiar with the plans who was not authorized to speak publicly. Trump’s eldest son has become a prominent player in his father’s political movement and has served on his presidential transition team. A TRUMP-emblazoned plane arrives in Nuuk, Greenland on January 7, 2025. (Credit: EMIL STACH/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images) Mininguaq Kleist, permanent secretary of the ministry of statehood and foreign affairs, told The Associated Press that authorities were informed that Trump Jr. would stay for about four to five hours. Neither Trump Jr.’s delegation nor Greenlandic government officials had requested a meeting, Kleist said. The visit nonetheless had political overtones
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