Denmark's 'Make America Go Away' Caps Mock Trump's Greenland Bid
Red baseball caps parodying former US President Donald Trump's iconic MAGA hats have emerged as a powerful symbol of defiance in Denmark and Greenland. This creative protest comes amid Trump's renewed threats to seize the Arctic territory of Greenland. The caps cleverly read "Make America Go Away", a direct twist on Trump's famous "Make America Great Again" slogan.
Caps Gain Traction on Social Media and at Protests
The spoof hats have gained significant traction on social media platforms. They also appeared prominently at public protests, including a weekend rally held in Copenhagen. European governments have formally rallied behind Denmark in this dispute. However, protesters on the ground are expressing their criticism in much blunter terms.
"I want to show my support to Greenland and also show that I don't like the president of the United States," said 76-year-old Copenhagen resident Lars Hermansen. The Associated Press quoted him at Saturday's protest, where he proudly wore one of the parody caps.
Hat Creator Says Demand Has Surged Dramatically
The mock hats were created by Jesper Rabe Tonnesen, the owner of a vintage clothing store in Copenhagen. Tonnesen revealed that early batches of the caps sold poorly last year. Interest surged dramatically only after the Trump administration escalated its rhetoric over Greenland.
"When a delegation from America went up to Greenland, we started to realize this probably wasn't a joke — it's not reality TV, it's actually reality," said the 58-year-old designer. "So I said, OK, what can I do? Can I communicate in a funny way with a good message and unite the Danes to show that Danish people support the people of Greenland?"
Tonnesen reported that demand jumped from a mere trickle to completely selling out within a single weekend. This overwhelming response prompted him to order "several thousand" more caps to meet the public's appetite.
Wordplay and Protest Symbolism Unite Demonstrators
The protest movement employs clever wordplay and strong symbolism. An original version of the hat featured the slogan "Nu det NUUK!". This is a playful twist on the Danish phrase "Nu det nok," which means "Now it's enough." The creators substituted the word for Greenland's small capital, Nuuk, to drive the message home.
At Saturday's demonstration outside Copenhagen City Hall, protesters waved both Danish and Greenlandic flags. They held handmade signs that openly mocked US claims over Greenland. One sign read simply, "No Means No."
Protester Kristian Boye, aged 49, explained that the rally managed to strike a lighthearted tone while addressing a profoundly serious issue. "I'm here to support the Greenlanders, who are going through a very hard time right now," Boye stated. "They are being threatened with having their country invaded. I think it's totally unacceptable."
The caps have transformed from a niche novelty item into a unifying symbol. They represent a peaceful yet firm Danish and Greenlandic response to geopolitical pressure from the United States.
