In 2019, Trump scrapped a trip to Denmark, blaming Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen for making a “nasty” statement when she rejected his first-term idea of buying Greenland as an absurdity. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, a U.S. ally and fellow member of NATO.

A light-hearted Danish petition to buy the state of California and “bring hygge to Hollywood” has appeared in response to US President Donald Trump’s talk about taking control of Greenland from Denmark. The petition asks: “Have you ever looked at a map and thought: ‘You know what Denmark needs? More sunshine, palm trees, and roller skates?’