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Donald Trump Jr. is expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday after his father, President-elect Donald Trump, expressed interest in U.S. “ownership and control” of the country, Fox News Digital has learned.
A source familiar with Trump Jr.’s plans told Fox News Digital that the president-elect’s son, who is traveling in a personal capacity, is expected to arrive in Nuuk, Greenland, at noon on Tuesday to meet locals, visit cultural sites and more. even more. .
“As someone who has traveled to fascinating places around the world as an outdoor enthusiast, I’m excited to stop in Greenland for a little fun this week,” Donald Trump Jr. told Fox News Digital.
A close source told Fox News Digital that Trump Jr. will “come on a little day trip to film some fun video content for podcasting.”
Donald Trump Jr. speaks in front of his father, Republican presidential candidate Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Florida. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
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“He will not meet with any government officials or political figures,” the source told Fox News Digital.
The trip comes as President-elect Donald Trump seeks to purchase the mineral-rich and geographically important territory.
American interest in Greenland dates back to the 1800s.
US President-elect Donald Trump attends a meeting with the French president at the Elysée in Paris, December 7, 2024. (Sarah Meyssonnier/Getty Images)
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In 1867, the State Department considered purchasing Greenland and Iceland, recognizing their strategic importance, Fox News reported. After World War II, Denmark refused a $100 million offer from President Harry Truman for the island.
The acquisition of these lands would mark the largest expansion of American territory in history, surpassing the Louisiana Purchase.
Houses are seen on the coastline in Nuuk, Greenland. (Marli Miller/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
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But Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, said last week that the country was not interested.
“Greenland is ours,” he said. “We are not for sale and never will be. We must not lose our long struggle for freedom.”
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