Former President Donald Trump has reignited discussions about the United States acquiring Greenland, following a social media post where he highlighted apparent local support for the idea and announced his son's upcoming personal trip to the island.

Trump shared a video on Truth Social purportedly showing a Greenland resident wearing a MAGA hat expressing a desire for the U.S. to purchase Greenland. The individual cited dissatisfaction with Danish governance and the exploitation of Greenland's mineral resources as reasons for seeking American ownership.

Trump emphasized his intention to visit Greenland soon to explore its "most magnificent areas and sights." He reiterated his belief that Greenland's incorporation into the U.S. would be mutually beneficial, promising protection and prosperity for the island and its people.

This renewed interest in acquiring Greenland follows Trump's earlier statements asserting the strategic necessity of U.S. control over the island. In 2019, he characterized the potential purchase as a significant real estate deal, citing Denmark's financial losses from maintaining Greenland and the island's strategic importance to the United States.

Greenland's Prime Minister, Múte Egede, has previously expressed interest in Greenland's independence from Denmark, particularly following Trump's earlier acquisition comments. Egede emphasized the need for Greenland to shape its own future and choose its partners and trading relationships.