Danish officials have emphasized that Greenland is not for sale.
, Jr., son of President-elect Donald Trump, arrived in Greenland on Tuesday after emphasizing that the trip is just a personal one, indicating he is not meeting with government officials.Danish officials have continued to emphasize that Greenland is not for sale.
A source familiar with the matter told ABC News that Donald Trump Jr. is visiting Greenland just for the day to shoot videos for a podcast and reiterated he's not scheduled to meet with any government officials or political figures.President-elect Trump, on Monday, mentioned his son's visit in a post on his social media platform, and wrote, "Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation.
President-elect Donald Trump looks on during Turning Point USA's AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center on Dec. 22, 2024 in Phoenix.On Christmas, Trump claimed in a social media post that Greenland needs the United States to be there for "national security purposes," before adding, "and we will!"
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