Donald Trump confirmed Monday that his eldest son will visit Greenland, as the president-elect increasingly calls for the United States to control the autonomous territory owned by Denmark.
“I heard the people of Greenland are ‘MAGA,'” Trump wrote on his social media platform. “My son, Don Jr, and various representatives will be traveling there to visit some of the most magnificent areas and sites. Greenland is an incredible place, and people will benefit enormously if, and when, it becomes part of our nation. We will protect and cherish it from a very vicious outside world.”
The message appeared alongside a video clip of a person who can be heard saying that if he could say anything to Trump, he would tell him to “buy Greenland.”
Donald Trump Jr. told Fox News, which was first to report his upcoming trip: “As someone who has traveled to fascinating places around the world as an outdoor enthusiast, I am excited to m Stopping off in Greenland for a little fun this week. »
The visit comes after the president-elect suggested the United States should open the door to purchasing the island. Trump expressed interest in the territory during his first term.
Last month, Trump described possession and control of Greenland as “an absolute necessity” for the United States.
The island’s Prime Minister, Múte Egede, said the territory “was not for sale and never would be,” according to Reuters.
Trump has also given further indications of his interest in US territorial expansion in recent weeks, hinting that his new administration could take control of the Panama Canal.
Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino rejected the idea, saying in a social media video last month that “the sovereignty and independence of our country are not negotiable.”
Trump has also repeatedly suggested that the United States could annex Canada as the 51st state.
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