Trump Jr touches down in Greenland after dad pushes US declare on the island
Donald Trump Jr at a rally on the Iowa State Capitol for his father, President Donald Trump.
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In a transfer that’s elevating eyebrows from Nuuk to Copenhagen, Donald Trump Jr has arrived in Greenland, barely two weeks after his father reignited the fiery debate over whether or not the US ought to management the autonomous Danish territory.
Earlier than touchdown in Greenland’s capital, Trump Jr performed it cool, telling reporters he was merely on a “private day-trip” to talk with locals – no official conferences on the playing cards. However along with his father’s latest statements nonetheless contemporary in everybody’s minds, many are asking: is that this greater than only a informal go to?
Trump declares US possession of Greenland is important to nationwide safety
The US president-elect despatched shockwaves by way of diplomatic circles when he declared once more that Greenland’s ‘possession and management’ have been essential for US nationwide safety. Trump Jr’s go to comes on the again of his father’s controversial push to purchase the Arctic island, one thing the Danes have firmly rebuffed.
But regardless of these rejections, Trump Jr doesn’t appear to be giving up on the thought. After arriving, he posted on Reality Social, boasting in regards to the ‘nice reception’ and sharing footage of himself with locals sporting “Make America Nice Once more” hats. Including gas to the fireplace, he declared, ‘Make Greenland nice once more!’ and confirmed assist for his father’s imaginative and prescient: ‘The Free World, want security, safety, energy, and peace!’
Trump Jr requested if he plans to purchase Greenland
Trump Jr’s go to is elevating political temperatures in Denmark. Conservative MP Rasmus Jarlov was fast to slam the obvious disrespect proven by the Trump household to their “very, very loyal allies” in Europe. It’s clear the Danes aren’t thrilled, and the controversy isn’t dying down anytime quickly.
Regardless of a seemingly heat reception in Greenland, the journey hasn’t been all clean crusing for Trump Jr. In reality, he needed to fend off questions on whether or not he was planning to purchase Greenland, dismissing the thought with a agency ‘no’ on his podcast. Nonetheless, that didn’t cease him from waxing poetic about how a lot he cherished the island.
If Greenland’s leaders have their say, it’s unlikely that Trump Jr – or his father – will get what they need anytime quickly.
And whereas Trump Jr could also be having time absorbing the Greenlandic air, the political fallout again dwelling is more likely to preserve the island firmly on the map. And who is aware of? If the Trumps get their method, Greenland could simply turn out to be the subsequent massive actual property deal of the century. Or not.
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