Red baseball caps emblazoned with "Make America Go Away," a parody of former U.S. President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan, have emerged as a symbol of protest in Denmark and Greenland following Trump's interest in acquiring the Arctic territory. The hats, created by Copenhagen vintage clothing store owner Jesper Rabe Tonnesen, gained traction after the Trump administration's increased focus on Greenland.

The caps have been seen at public demonstrations, including a recent protest in Copenhagen, where demonstrators voiced their support for Greenland and disapproval of U.S. policy. Lars Hermansen, a 76-year-old Copenhagen resident who wore the hat at the Saturday protest, stated, "I want to show my support to Greenland and also show that I don’t like the president of the United States."

The initial batches of the parody hats did not gain popularity until the renewed attention on Greenland by the U.S. government. The incident occurred when reports surfaced in 2019 that then-President Trump had discussed the possibility of the U.S. purchasing Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. The Danish government firmly rejected the idea, calling it absurd.

The proposition and subsequent rejection sparked diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Denmark. European governments, according to the Associated Press, have rallied behind Denmark, emphasizing the importance of defending Arctic regions and cautioning that actions against Greenland could undermine Western security.

While the U.S. government never formally made an offer to purchase Greenland, the discussions highlighted the strategic importance of the Arctic region and Greenland's geopolitical significance. The region is rich in natural resources and its location is crucial for military and trade routes. The incident underscores the complex relationship between the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland, particularly in the context of Arctic security and resource management. The future of these relations remains to be seen.