Widespread concern in Denmark over Trump’s intentions for Greenland

Donald Trump Jr. is traveling to Greenland for a private visit as his father, President-elect Donald Trump, continues to show interest in the Danish territory. The level of concern for USA´s intentions on Greenland has never been so high

Christoffer Friis Christensen

Jan 7, 2025

Since Tuesday at 2 PM, Donald Trump Jr. is in Greenland. While Trump Jr.’s official explanation for visiting Greenland is the promotion of podcast material, the trip is raising concerns in Denmark and Greenland due to several statements made by Donald Trump regarding a possible American ownership of the island. While the idea may seem […]

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