Overview
- A Danish petition humorously proposes buying California for $1 trillion, citing reasons like sunshine, tech dominance, and renaming Disneyland to 'Hans Christian Andersenland.'
- The campaign, titled 'Denmarkification,' mocks President Trump’s renewed efforts to purchase Greenland, which he claims is a U.S. national security priority.
- President Trump has escalated rhetoric about acquiring Greenland, suggesting military or economic pressure, despite strong opposition from Denmark and Greenland’s leaders.
- The petition has gained significant attention online, with over 200,000 signatures, and jokes about using LEGO executives and Danish pastries to negotiate the deal.
- A U.S. Congressman introduced a bill to rename Greenland 'Red, White, and Blueland,' aligning with Trump’s vision of adding the territory to the United States.