Online Petition Suggests Denmark Buy California in Satirical Response to Trump

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An unusual online petition is drawing attention from residents of both California and Denmark, calling for the country to purchase the Golden State. The petition, titled “Let’s Buy California from Trump—Denmark’s Next Big Adventure,” has amassed over 200,000 signatures as of Tuesday, humorously responding to President Donald Trump’s past interest in acquiring Greenland.

The petition surfaced following Trump’s public remarks about Greenland, a Danish territory, igniting discussions about American territorial ambitions. In 2019, Trump expressed a desire to buy Greenland, claiming its strategic Arctic location and natural resources were vital for U.S. national security, which led to a swift rejection from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who called the proposal “absurd. “

“Let’s be honest — Trump isn’t exactly California’s biggest fan. He’s called it ‘the most ruined state in the Union’ and has feuded with its leaders for years,” the petition states. “We’re pretty sure he’d be willing to part with it for the right price.”

The organizers behind the Denmarkification petition seek to raise $1 trillion, proposing that every Danish citizen could contribute 200,000 DKK (approximately $28,000) for the purchase. The offbeat campaign highlights the supposed absurdity of purchasing territories and the frustration with the U.S. government’s aspirations for Greenland.

Greenland’s government has reiterated that the island is not for sale and emphasized that it is an autonomous territory with its own interests. Múte B. Egede, the Prime Minister of Greenland, remarked that his people do not wish to be Americans, further complicating the narrative around Trump’s territorial ambitions.

According to experts, Greenland’s critical position in the Arctic is becoming more important as climate change leads to melting ice and new shipping routes. If California were to somehow become a Danish territory, the city of Solvang, known for its Danish heritage, would likely be the symbolic capital.

Despite the satirical nature of the petition, it has sparked genuine interest in international relations and the implications of such territorial propositions. Many Californians have embraced the humor, joking about the benefits of Danish life, such as socialized healthcare, bike-friendly infrastructure, and the concept of hygge, or cozy living.

The petition serves not only as a tongue-in-cheek commentary on current affairs but also reflects the ongoing political divide in the U.S., with California traditionally leaning Democratic and opposing Trump’s policies. The state boasts the fifth-largest economy in the world, surpassing many nations, and plays a vital role in U.S. agriculture, tech, and entertainment.

As the petition continues to circulate, it has sparked conversations among citizens in both countries, blurring the lines between satire and political expression. While the likelihood of Denmark purchasing California remains far-fetched, the reaction to the petition is a reminder of the cultural connection and shared humor that can arise in political discourse.