Donald Trump Jr is taking a personal trip to Greenland after the President-elect decides to buy the land
It is expected that Donald Trump Jr. to travel to Greenland on Tuesday after his father, President-elect Donald Trump, signaled interest in American “ownership and control” of the country, Fox News Digital has learned.
A source familiar with Trump Jr.’s plans. told Fox News Digital that the president-elect’s son, who is traveling in a personal capacity, is scheduled to arrive in Nuuk, Greenland at noon Tuesday to meet with locals, visit cultural sites and more.
“As someone who has traveled to some fascinating places around the world as a backpacker, I’m excited to stop by Greenland this week for some fun,” Donald Trump Jr. said. for Fox News Digital.
A familiar source told Fox News Digital that Trump Jr. “dropping in for a day trip to shoot some fun video content for podcasting.”
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“He will not be meeting with government officials or political figures,” a source told Fox News Digital.
The trip comes as President-elect Donald Trump looks to buy the mineral-rich, geographically important area.
American interest in Greenland dates back to the 1800s.
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In 1867, the State Department explored the possibility of buying Greenland and Iceland, recognizing their strategic importance, Fox News reported. After World War II, Denmark rejected an offer of $100 million made by President Harry Truman for the island.
The acquisition of the land would mark the largest expansion of American territory in history, surpassing the Louisiana Purchase.
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But Prime Minister of Greenland, Mute Egede said last week that the country is not interested.
“Greenland is ours,” he said. “We are not for sale and we will never be for sale. We must not lose our long struggle for freedom.”