A viral anti-MAGA hat created by a Greenlandic artist is making waves on social media just days before U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance’s planned visit to the island. The hat, which reads “Make America Go Away,” is seen as a protest against U.S. political interest in Greenland, particularly following recent statements from President Trump and Senator JD Vance about America possibly taking over the territory.
Greenland Creator Takes a Stand
The hats were designed by Aannguaq Reimer-Johansen, a Greenlandic activist and artist, who said he sees Usha Vance’s upcoming trip as a “charm offensive.” He believes the U.S. wants to win the support of Greenlanders for a possible future takeover.
Reimer-Johansen urged people in Greenland, especially in his hometown of Sisimiut, not to take selfies or act warmly toward Vance’s delegation. “If you smile at them or take a selfie with them, you are sending a message to the world that you love the USA and want to be part of it,” he wrote on Facebook. “Let’s remain firm and stay united.”
Greenland’s Recent Elections Reject U.S. Influence
Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. It controls many of its own internal matters, but Denmark still manages its foreign policy, defense, and currency. Greenland’s people have been gradually pushing for full independence.
In the March 11 elections, the center-right Demokraatit party won, campaigning for independence from Denmark and a strong stance against joining the U.S. Their leader, Jens-Friederik Nielsen, said clearly: “We don’t want to be Americans. We don’t want to be Danes. We want to be Greenlanders.”
Usha Vance’s Visit Raises Eyebrows
Second Lady Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is scheduled to visit Greenland on March 27. She will be joined by Energy Secretary Chris Wright and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. The group claims the trip is for sightseeing and to attend Greenland’s national dogsled race, but many in Greenland see it as political.
The visit follows Vice President Vance’s statement that the U.S. might need to take a “territorial interest” in Greenland, and after President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. could “take over” the island “one way or another.”
Hat Design Goes Viral on Social Media
Photographer Orla Joelson shared a picture of the hat on X (formerly Twitter), along with Reimer-Johansen’s quote about resisting the charm offensive. The post has already been liked over 26,000 times, spreading the message far beyond Greenland’s borders.
Trump Continues to Push U.S. Expansion
Since returning to office, President Trump has made several bold statements about expanding U.S. territory. He has said he wants to make Canada the 51st state, take control of the Panama Canal, and invest heavily in Greenland if they agree to join the U.S.
On Truth Social, Trump posted:
“The United States strongly supports the people of Greenland’s right to determine their own future… We are ready to INVEST BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to create new jobs and MAKE YOU RICH.”
Greenlanders Say No to U.S. Takeover
Most of Greenland’s population are indigenous Inuit people, and recent political movements and demonstrations suggest a strong rejection of Trump’s push for U.S. control. Protests and political wins by pro-independence parties show that Greenlanders want to build their own nation, on their own terms.