Trump Jr plans Greenland visit after father stirs controversy to make it part of United States, says its ‘people are MAGA’ – Times of India

Donald Trump on Monday said that his son, Donald J Trump Jr, would visit Greenland, a territory Trump has expressed interest in incorporating into the United States.
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark. Since his electoral victory, the 78-year-old Trump has reiterated his desire for Greenland to become part of the United States.
“I am hearing that the people of Greenland are “MAGA.” My son, Don Jr, and various representatives, will be travelling there to visit some of the most magnificent areas and sights. Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation,” Trump posted on his account Truth Social.
“We will protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside World. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” he added.

Trump also shared a video featuring a Greenland native wearing a MAGA cap, showing support for joining the United States.
According to The Hill, his visit will be “for a quick daylong trip to shoot some fun video content for podcasting.” The visit will not include any meetings with government officials or political figures, the news outlet added.
Last year on December 22, Trump emphasised the strategic importance of acquiring Greenland. “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,” he had said whilst announcing Ken Howery’s nomination as US Ambassador to Denmark.
In response to Trump’s statements, Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede has discussed his intention to get independence from Denmark.
“The Greenlandic people’s opportunity for independence has been adopted through the provisions of the Self-Government Act, thereby creating a legal basis for how independence can be achieved,” Egede said at new years celebrations, according to news agency PTI.
“A draft constitution for our country has also been prepared. Work has already begun with regard to creating the framework for Greenland as an independent state within the possibilities and provisions of the Self-Government Act,” he added.
Senior Republican lawmakers are skeptical about Trump’s prospects for acquiring Greenland. “I think he’s kind of freely speaking. He’d love to have Greenland. He seems to really like Greenland a lot,” said Congressman Michael McCaul, the former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told in an interview to The Hill.
Senator John Cornyn further stated that he hasn’t heard any serious discussions beyond what Trump has mentioned.
Hawaii remains the last territorial acquisition of the United States, becoming the 50th state on August 21, 1959. Alaska, the largest US state, was admitted as the 49th state just months earlier, on January 3, 1959.