A six-year-old tweet from Donald Trump has resurfaced as the US president renews his push to acquire Greenland. In the August 2019 post, Trump shared a manipulated image of a seaside town with a giant golden skyscraper bearing his name, alongside the caption: 'I promise not to do this to Greenland!'
The tweet has now been widely shared on social media, with users mocking Trump's apparent reversal. One user commented: 'How long would this promise hold?' Another said: 'Promise is a debt but to Trump a promise is like negotiation, nobody knows what he is going to do next.'
Trump first floated buying Greenland during his first term and revived the idea during his 2024-2025 presidential campaign. He argues that the territory is vital for national security due to its strategic location, mineral resources, and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region.
However, the plan has faced strong opposition. Frank Rose, a former US assistant secretary of state who negotiated defence agreements with Denmark and Greenland, has voiced his concerns. Large demonstrations are planned across Denmark and Greenland on Saturday to protest against Trump's ambitions.
Trump has also threatened to impose tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland acquisition, stating: 'I may put a tariff on countries that don't go along with Greenland. We need Greenland for national security, so I may do that.'
