Trump’s message to Greenland: ‘We’re going to treat you well’

Trump Jr arrives in Greenland with message from his dad. The president-elect said he wouldn't rule out using military force or economic coercion to take control of Greenland, saying that “we need it for national security”

Nuuk: President-elect Donald Trump told residents of Greenland that “we’re going to treat you well” as his oldest son visited the mineral-rich Danish territory that’s home to a large US military base, heightening speculation that the incoming US administration could seek to acquire it.

The president-elect later said he wouldn’t rule out using military force or economic coercion to take control of Greenland, saying that “we need it for national security.” Earlier, the president-elect posted a video showing a Trump-emblazoned plane landing in Nuuk, the Arctic territory’s capital, in a landscape of snow-capped peaks and fjords.

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“Don Jr and my Reps landing in Greenland,” Trump wrote. “The reception has been great. They, and the Free World, need safety, security, strength, and PEACE! This is a deal that must happen. MAGA. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!” Supporters later posted video of Trump speaking by phone to locals.

In a statement, Greenland’s government said Donald Trump Jr’s visit was taking place “as a private individual” and not as an official visit, and Greenlandic representatives would not meet with him.

Trump Jr was in Greenland for a day trip to shoot video content for podcasting, according to a person familiar with the plans who was not authorised to speak publicly. Trump’s eldest son has become a prominent player in his father’s political movement and has served on his presidential transition team.