In what appears to have been a pilot program for "colonialism, but make it weirdly condescending," Trump emissary Jeff Landry reportedly tried to win over Greenlanders with MAGA merch and cookie promises, receiving in return a remarkably clear statement of local sovereignty.
Donald Trump's latest attempt to win over the people of Greenland crashed and burned after the president dispatched Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to the Danish territory as a goodwill ambassador — only to have locals greet him with middle fingers and rejections of his giveaway MAGA merchandise.
According to the New York Times, Landry arrived in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, on Sunday claiming he was on a mission to "make a bunch of friends." Within hours, the Times reported, he got nothing but cold shoulders and dismissals.
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Manifest Destiny remains a tough sell when the intended manifestees have opinions.
Previously:
• Trump wants to buy Greenland. The country.
• European troops deploy to Greenland as Trump's annexation threats intensify
• Trump repeatedly confuses Iceland and Greenland during Davos speech
