Don Jr to visit Greenland as Trump renews threat to take it over
The IndependentSign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump Jr will visit Greenland Tuesday, even as his father triggers local anger by renewing his push to make the Danish territory part of the U.S. The elder Trump announced on his social network Truth Social on Monday that Don Jr and "various representatives" would soon be touring the island's "magnificent areas and sights.” The soon-to-be president added: “Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” The Danish government confirmed to CNN that Trump’s eldest son would arrive on Tuesday, but declined to comment further as it was "not an official American visit.” Trump has advocated for the United States to take over Greenland, even calling it an “absolute necessity,” despite outright opposition from Greenland's people and its government. "For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” Trump said ominously last month.