'Make America Go Away' Caps: Greenland's Ironic Protest Against Trump's Arctic Ambitions

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Moneycontrol•21-01-2026, 14:14
'Make America Go Away' Caps: Greenland's Ironic Protest Against Trump's Arctic Ambitions
- •Red caps parodying Trump's 'MAGA' slogan, reading 'Make America Go Away,' have become a popular protest symbol in Denmark and Greenland.
- •The caps gained traction after the Trump administration escalated rhetoric about acquiring Greenland, raising sovereignty and security concerns.
- •Designed by Jesper Rabe Tonnesen, demand for the caps surged from a trickle to a sell-out, prompting orders for thousands more.
- •The designs, including 'Nu det NUUK!' and 'Make America Smart Again,' use satire and wordplay to challenge the political narrative.
- •Protesters in Copenhagen and Nuuk wore the caps at rallies, rejecting US claims over Greenland and emphasizing a serious message through humor.
Why It Matters: Greenlanders and Danes use 'Make America Go Away' caps as a satirical protest against Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland.
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