A lightweight-hearted petition has been launched in Denmark to purchase the state of California after Donald Trump stated he wished to take over Greenland.
The petition, which guarantees to “bring hygge to Hollywood”, asks: “Have you ever ever checked out a map and thought: ‘You realize what Denmark wants? Extra sunshine, palm bushes, and curler skates?’
“Well, we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make that dream a reality.”
The petition’s web site claimed greater than 200,000 individuals had signed it by Wednesday lunchtime, though it isn’t clear how lengthy it has been working.
The petition provides: “It is in the national interest to promote the extraordinary heritage of our Nation, so California will become New Denmark.”
Underneath their scheme, Disneyland will likely be renamed “Hans Christian Andersenland”.
“Mickey Mouse in a Viking helmet? Yes, please,” the petition stated.
Promising to ship “Lego executives and the cast of Borgen” to make the deal, the petition to show Los Angeles into “Løs Ångeles” provides that “rule of law, universal health care, and fact-based politics might apply”.
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Why does Trump need Greenland?
In fact, each petition wants some fantastic print, and it may be discovered approach down on the backside: “Disclaimer: This campaign is 100% real… in our dreams.”
There’s additionally a monetary goal of “one trillion dollars (give or take a few billion)”. In line with the positioning, which means “just 200,000 kroner (£22,335) from every Dane”.
Throughout his first time period as US president, Mr Trump mentioned the opportunity of claiming Greenland, which is a semi-autonomous Danish territory, and an unlimited and mineral-rich Arctic island
In 2019, he scrapped a visit to Denmark over Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s “nasty” response to his thought, and a full-scale diplomatic row developed over the difficulty.
Earlier than taking workplace for his second White Home time period, Mr Trump stated he wouldn’t rule out utilizing navy power to grab management of the island, calling it very important to US nationwide safety.
Mr Egede stated: “Greenland is for the Greenlandic people. We do not want to be Danish, we do not want to be American. We want to be Greenlandic.”
The US President’s oldest son, Donald Trump Jr, visited Greenland final month and instructed residents: “We’re going to treat you well.”
