
Danish residents have started a petition to purchase California, in response to President Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.
Danish residents have started a petition to purchase California, in response to President Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland.
Danes Petition to Purchase California in Reaction to Trump's Greenland Dreams
In response to President Donald Trump's desire to buy Greenland, Danish residents have started a petition to purchase California. The tongue-in-cheek proposal was posted on the website Change.org and quickly gained traction among Danish citizens.
The text of the petition is straightforward and humorous Donald Trump wants to buy Greenland, we want to buy California! It goes on to state that Denmark should not be upset by the suggestion and that it is simply a joke intended to show solidarity between the two countries. As of this writing, over 17,000 people have signed the petition.
This action is just one example of how individuals are reacting to Trump's unexpected interest in Greenland. The president has said that he wants to purchase the Danish island for its strategic value, stating, It would be nice. However, the Danes and Greenlanders themselves are resistant to any such offer, with Greenland's self-ruling premier, Kim Kielsen, saying, Greenland is not for sale.
Still, it seems that some individuals find humor in this unusual proposal. Whether or not Denmark will actually make an offer for California remains to be seen, but one thing is certain The United States and Denmark will continue to have a warm relationship regardless of any jokes about state purchases.