Greenland protesters mock Trump with their own red cap slogan
Red baseball caps, imitating the US president’s iconic MAGA hats, have become a symbol of Denmark and The challenge of the Greenlanders against the threat of taking over the frozen region.
These covers, which read “Take America Away” and parody the US president’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, gained popularity on social media and in public protests, including a weekend demonstration in the freezing weather of the Danish capital.
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European governments are rallying behind Denmark, stressing the need to defend the Arctic regions and warning that threats to Greenland undermine Western security. But protesters are being less diplomatic.
“I want to show my support for Greenland and at the same time show that I do not like the US president,” the 76-year-old said. Copenhagen Resident Lars Hermansen wearing one of the red berets at a protest on Saturday.
Created by fake hats Copenhagen vintage clothing store owner Jesper Rabe Tonnesen. The first batches failed last year; until the Trump administration recently stepped up its rhetoric on Greenland. Now it appears everywhere.
“When a delegation from America went to Greenland, we started to realize this was probably not a joke; this isn’t reality TV, it’s actually real,” said Tonnesen, 58. “So I said, okay, what can I do?” “Can I communicate in a funny way with a beautiful message and unite Danes to show that Danes support the people of Greenland?”
People march during a pro-Greenlander demonstration in Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, January 17, 2026. (Emil Helms/Ritzau Scanpix via AP)
Demand suddenly increased from a trickle to sales within a weekend. Tonnesen said he’s currently ordering “several thousand.”
The original version designed by Tonnesen included a pun: “Nu det NUUK!” — Modification of the Danish expression “Nu det nok”, which means “Enough is enough” NuukThe small capital of Greenland.
protesters Saturday’s rally featured red-and-white Danish and Greenlandic flags flying and handmade banners mocking U.S. claims to the territory, which is slightly larger than the United States. Saudi Arabia.
“No Means No,” one sign read. “Make America Smart Again,” declared another.
Protester Kristian Boye, 49, wearing one of the fake hats, said outside the meeting: Copenhagen City Hall spoke in a cheerful tone while delivering a serious message.
“I’m here to support Greenlanders who are going through a very difficult time right now,” he said. “They are threatened with an invasion of their country. I think this is completely unacceptable.”
