The anonymous initiators of the online petition under the motto "Måke Califørnia Great Ægain" (a play on Trump's campaign slogan "Make America Great Again") are confident: "Trump could sell." On the website denmarkification, they call for joining the "greatest participatory campaign." They provide reasons why California is a good purchase option: the good weather, the tech giants in Silicon Valley, and the avocado toast.

After Denmark's Purchase of California: Disneyland to be Renamed "Hans Christian Andersenland"

Disneyland could be renamed "Hans Christian Andersenland" in reference to the famous Danish poet and writer, and Mickey Mouse would get a Viking hat - "why not?", they further state. Additionally, according to the initiators, Trump has never been a big fan of the democratically governed state. The goal of the initiators is to collect half a million signatures.

In December, Trump brought up the idea of incorporating Greenland into the USA and did not rule out military actions. The plan met with resistance both in Denmark, to which the autonomous region belongs, and in Greenland itself. The island's government stated that it had no interest in becoming part of the USA and was only open to investments.

Regional Elections in Greenland on March 11

However, politicians fear foreign influence since Trump's statements. Therefore, the parliament in Greenland passed a law last week to ban foreign party donations. Regional elections will be held in Greenland on March 11. Geographically part of North America, Greenland was colonized by Denmark in the 18th century and has had autonomous status since 1979, which was expanded in 2009.

(APA/Red)

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