Locals in MAGA Hats Give a Warm Welcome as Trump Force One Lands in Greenland

A small group traveling aboard Trump Force One, including Donald Trump Jr., received a warm welcome from MAGA hat-wearing supporters upon landing in Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday. The visit is part of President-elect Donald Trump’s ongoing effort to acquire the Danish territory located off Canada’s northeast coast.

On Monday, Trump took to Truth Social to share his enthusiasm for Greenland: “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.”

He added, “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!”

The post also featured a video of a local man encouraging the president-elect, saying, “Buy us. Buy Greenland.” When asked why, the man explained, “We are the richest nation in the world, and we don’t get to use it. Denmark’s using us too much.”

Trump Jr. and his entourage were greeted by several supporters at Nuuk International Airport, including someone who hugged him while wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat. Later, he posed for photos with others sporting MAGA hats during his brief visit.

According to USA Today, Trump Jr. was joined by Turning Point USA President Charlie Kirk, Trump campaign political director James Blair, and longtime advisor Sergio Gor. The visit, anticipated to last 4-5 hours, did not include meetings with local officials.

“Don is popping in for a quick day-long trip to shoot some fun video content for podcasting. He will not be meeting with any government officials or political figures,” a representative for Trump Jr. told the outlet.

During a lunch with locals, Trump Jr. received a phone call from President-elect Trump. “I just want to say that it’s a very special place,” Trump said of Greenland. “It needs security for itself, and it also needs security very much for the world.”

Referring to potential threats, Trump added, “You see the ships sailing around, and they are not the right ships. And they are not the ships you want to know about. We’re going to treat you well.”

Trump’s comments likely alluded to China’s increasing interest in the Arctic, including plans for satellite stations, mining operations, and renovated airports in Greenland. In 2019, ABC News reported on China’s ambitions in the region, coinciding with Trump’s initial interest in acquiring Greenland during his first term.

Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede, however, has been advocating for the island’s full independence from Denmark. Home to approximately 57,000 people, 90% of whom are Inuit natives, Greenland remains a subject of geopolitical interest.

Egede told Fox News last week, “It is about time that we ourselves take a step and shape our future, also with regard to who we will cooperate closely with and who our trading partners will be.” He firmly declared, “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We must not lose our long struggle for freedom.”

The U.S. has a history of interest in Greenland, having offered $100 million in gold for the 836,000-square-mile island in 1946, following World War II. Though Denmark declined the offer, it later signed a defense treaty in 1951, allowing the U.S. to establish Thule Air Base and other facilities on the island.