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 opposition in Denmark and Greenland to the prospect of the United States acquiring the Arctic territory. The hats gained traction following increased U.S. interest in Greenland, becoming visible at public demonstrations and circulating on social media.

The hats were originally created by Jesper Rabe Tonnesen, a Copenhagen vintage clothing store owner. Tonnesen stated that initial production runs last year saw limited interest, but demand surged following renewed discussions surrounding Greenland's potential acquisition by the U.S.

The emergence of the caps coincided with heightened diplomatic activity surrounding Greenland. European governments, including Denmark, have emphasized the strategic importance of the Arctic region and cautioned against actions that could destabilize the area. These governments have stressed the need to safeguard Western security interests in the Arctic.

Protests featuring the parody hats took place in Copenhagen, where demonstrators voiced their support for Greenland and expressed disapproval of U.S. policy. Lars Hermansen, a 76-year-old Copenhagen resident, participated in a recent protest wearing one of the caps. "I want to show my support to Greenland and also show that I don’t like the president of the United States," Hermansen said.

The concept of the United States purchasing Greenland is not new. The U.S. government has previously explored the possibility of acquiring the island, including a proposal made in 1946. Greenland is a self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, and any potential transfer of sovereignty would require the agreement of both the Greenlandic and Danish governments. The Danish government has consistently rejected the notion of selling Greenland. The U.S. maintains a consulate in Nuuk, Greenland's capital, and Thule Air Base, a U.S. military installation, is located in northern Greenland.