Donald Trump Jr. went to Greenland on Tuesday for a quick day trip to visit cultural sites and shoot video for a podcast, and while there, put his father on speaker phone to share a brief message with locals.
The trip comes amid President-elect Trump's renewed talk about Greenland, calling ownership of the autonomous island essential for U.S. national security.
“Greenland loves America and Trump!!! Incredible people with an equally awesome reception," Trump Jr. said on X as he posted some photos and video from the day. "They just want to be able to utilize some of the incredible resources that they have and allow themselves, their country, and their kids to flourish."
Greenland loves America and Trump!!! Incredible people with an equally awesome reception. They just want to be able to utilize some of the incredible resources that they have and allow themselves, their country, and their kids to flourish. pic.twitter.com/7TPz0DACKX
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 7, 2025
Epic day!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/wxI2WpozSz
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 8, 2025
During one stop, Don. Jr. was filmed speaking with his father about the trip while surrounded by locals.
"We’re going to treat you well, you know that," Trump said after briefly touching on the strategic significance of the Danish territory.
Incredible day!!!! 🇺🇸🇬🇱🇺🇸🇬🇱🇺🇸 https://t.co/LOzDDkkzjL
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 7, 2025
“Don Jr. and my Reps landing in Greenland,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need safety, security, strength, and PEACE! This is a deal that must happen. MAGA. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!”
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen insists, however, that “Greenland is not for sale."