Denmark’s Satirical Petition to Buy California: A Humorous Response to Trump’s Greenland Offer
In a witty counter to Trump’s Greenland ambitions, Danes launch a mock petition to buy California, highlighting global reactions to his expansionist policies.
Watan-In a sarcastic response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand to buy Greenland from Denmark, Danes launched a satirical petition calling for the purchase of California from the United States. The petition, which gained widespread attention, aimed to collect $1 trillion and 500,000 signatures to make a formal offer to Trump for the most populous state in America.
The petition, which garnered over 200,000 signatures, began with a humorous message: “Let’s buy California from Donald Trump! Yes, you heard that right. California could be ours, and we need your help to make it happen.” It went on to say that Denmark needed more sunshine, palm trees, and ski resorts, and this was an opportunity to turn the dream into reality by purchasing California from Trump, who was not its biggest fan and might let it go for the right price.
Denmark’s Satirical Bid for California: A Playful Response to Trump
The petition proposed raising funds from Danish citizens, with each person contributing $28,000 to finance the deal. The purchase would include sunny beaches, Disneyland, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood, making Denmark a global powerhouse in technological innovation.
The petition further stated: “We will bring our peaceful lifestyle to Hollywood, bike lanes to Beverly Hills, and organic bread to every street corner. The rule of law, universal healthcare, and fact-based policies may apply.”
The petition was a direct response to Trump’s repeated statements about his desire to purchase Greenland, one of the world’s richest regions in oil, gas, and rare minerals essential for green technology. However, Trump’s unusual demands did not stop there—he had previously suggested seizing Gaza and turning it into a luxury resort after expelling Palestinians, drawing widespread international criticism.
Satirical Petition Mocks Trump’s Land Deals
Although the petition was satirical, it highlighted Trump’s approach to dealing with countries and territories as if they were business transactions. It also sparked debate about how serious he was in attempting to buy sovereign lands. While purchasing California remains a far-fetched idea, the petition served as a sarcastic message reflecting global perceptions of Trump’s controversial and expansionist economic policies.
