Donald Trump Jr. quickly left Greenland Tuesday after spending less than a day in the autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark.The son of President-elect Donald Trump traveled to the island as part of his father's effort to purchase the territory. Representatives from Denmark, however, made it...

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Donald Trump Jr. left Greenland Tuesday after less than a day, following failed efforts to promote his father’s interest in purchasing the territory.

Greenlandic and Danish officials reiterated that Greenland is “not for sale,” with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen citing strong local opposition to the idea.

Before departing, Trump Jr. accused Danish media of spreading “fake news” but claimed Greenlanders “love America and Trump.”

  • corsicanguppy@lemmy.caEnglish
    85·
    2 days ago

    Worst. Invasion. Evar.

    Let’s all celebrate the fact that he and his people were apparently able to find Greenland, though.

    • Bob Robertson IX English
      85·
      2 days ago

      Do we actually have proof he was there and didn’t end up at Greene Landscaping in Maryland?

      • Midnight Wolf@lemmy.worldEnglish
        10·
        2 days ago

        “they didn’t even ask me for my passport! this security is awful!” as he stands at his domestic gate…