Donald Trump Jr lands in Greenland amidst his father's statement that Denmark should surrender.

Trump stated that the purchase of Greenland from Denmark is a necessary transaction.

Donald Trump Jr lands in Greenland amidst his father's statement that Denmark should surrender.
Donald Trump Jr lands in Greenland amidst his father's statement that Denmark should surrender.

On Tuesday, President-elect Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., arrived in Greenland, fueling speculation that the U.S. might consider acquiring the Danish territory.

In Nuuk, the capital of the Arctic territory, Trump Jr. met with locals, toured cultural sites, and recorded a podcast video. The president-elect shared a video on social media of a plane marked "TRUMP" arriving in Nuuk.

"Greenland is in need of safety, security, strength, and peace, and my Reps and Don Jr. have landed there. This deal must happen for the Free World, and together we can make Greenland great again. MAGA!"

Trump also spoke with locals over speakerphone in video that supporters shared online.

Donald Trump Jr
Donald Trump Jr., center, arrives in Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday. (Emil Stach/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

On Monday, a source informed Planet Chronicle Digital that Trump Jr. planned a brief visit to shoot video content for his podcast. He would not be engaging with any government officials or political figures during his trip.

The trip is undertaken as President-elect Trump aims to acquire the mineral-rich and strategically significant land.

Donald Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr., right, poses for a photo as he arrives in Nuuk, Greenland, Tuesday. (Emil Stach/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)

On Tuesday afternoon at a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, the president-elect reiterated his demand for Denmark to relinquish something.

"We need Greenland for national security purposes," Trump said.

Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Tuesday in Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

American interest in Greenland dates back to the 1800s.

Last week, Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede stated that the country is not interested.

"We must not lose our long struggle for freedom," he said. "Greenland is ours, and we are not for sale."

This report was contributed to by Brooke Singman of Planet Chronicle Digital and The Associated Press.

by Stephen Sorace

politics

Biden Ducks Questions After Years of Trump's Unscripted Media Blitz

Biden Ducks Questions After Years of Trump's Unscripted Media Blitz

politics
Republicans in the Senate initiate campaign to prohibit Chinese citizens from acquiring property in the United States.

Republicans in the Senate initiate campaign to prohibit Chinese citizens from acquiring property in the United States.

politics
Johnson records Vance's maiden trip to the Oval Office on camera.

Johnson records Vance's maiden trip to the Oval Office on camera.

politics
Republicans plan to make Trump's executive orders permanent by working together.

Republicans plan to make Trump's executive orders permanent by working together.

politics
Johnson condemns Biden's last-minute pardons as 'shocking' and 'disgusting'.

Johnson condemns Biden's last-minute pardons as 'shocking' and 'disgusting'.

politics
Trump's Justice Department reforms reshape Bureau of Prisons leadership.

Trump's Justice Department reforms reshape Bureau of Prisons leadership.

politics
Biden-era health policies, including efforts to expand ObamaCare, were reversed on Trump's Day One actions.

Biden-era health policies, including efforts to expand ObamaCare, were reversed on Trump's Day One actions.

politics
Trump DHS expands expedited deportation powers as operations intensify.

Trump DHS expands expedited deportation powers as operations intensify.

politics
Biden order allowing transgender troops revoked by Trump in effort to remove DEI from military.

Biden order allowing transgender troops revoked by Trump in effort to remove DEI from military.

politics
President Trump's reversal of Biden-era climate emissions standards is criticized by Newsom using the ongoing LA fires.

President Trump's reversal of Biden-era climate emissions standards is criticized by Newsom using the ongoing LA fires.

politics
Republican leaders remain divided on reconciliation debate following Trump meeting.

Republican leaders remain divided on reconciliation debate following Trump meeting.

politics
The DOGE subcommittee now includes a Democrat who aims for 'good government'.

The DOGE subcommittee now includes a Democrat who aims for 'good government'.

politics
Biden sent Trump a 'very nice' letter with an 'inspirational' message, the new president stated.

Biden sent Trump a 'very nice' letter with an 'inspirational' message, the new president stated.

politics
Bishop excoriated by Trump as 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater' after politically charged prayer service.

Bishop excoriated by Trump as 'Radical Left hard line Trump hater' after politically charged prayer service.

politics
Sen. Thune proposes waiting until the weekend to confirm Trump's picks after Dems postpone votes: "Easy enough"

Sen. Thune proposes waiting until the weekend to confirm Trump's picks after Dems postpone votes: "Easy enough"

politics