"Greenland is coming in hot… although, in reality, it's very, very cold," the message states.
Greenland coming in hot… well, actually, really really cold!!!! pic.twitter.com/IhLKVOfYVM
– Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 7, 2025Subsequently, Trump Jr. shared a photo with people wearing hats that read Make America Great Again – the political slogan popularized by his father during the 2016 presidential campaign.
"Greenland loves America and Trump! Amazing people with an equally amazing welcome. They just want to be able to utilize some of the incredible resources they have and allow themselves, their country, and their children to thrive," he stated.
The son of the elected U.S. president also described Greenland as beautiful.
Greenland is beautiful!!! 🇬🇱 pic.twitter.com/PKoeeCafPz
– Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 7, 2025The trip was a day-long visit, and Trump Jr. already reported his return from the island after an "epic day" there.
Full throttle takeoff from Greenland after an epic day. Big plan for a short runway in Nuuk. Made it happen. pic.twitter.com/TYCYjIEJTG
– Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) January 7, 2025Trump Sr. discussed his son's trip on the social media platform Truth Social on January 6.
"My son, Don Jr., and various representatives (U.S. – GORDON) are going there to visit some of the biggest places and attractions," he wrote.
The next day, he stated that his son was received "wonderfully" in Greenland.
The trip was commented on by Greenland's Foreign Minister, Minna Nuuk Kleist, who noted that the authorities were aware of Trump Jr.'s visit in advance and that it was private.
On January 7, the BBC reported that during the "one-day private visit," he plans to record a video for a podcast.