Coverage dated February 11, 2025

Danish petition to buy California attracts hundreds of thousands of signatures

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A satirical petition ostensibly aiming to crowdfund a trillion dollars to allow Denmark to buy California has received more than 200,000 signatures. “Have you ever looked at a map and thought, ‘You know what Denmark needs? More sunshine, palm trees, and roller skates.

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  1. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Danish petition to buy California attracts hundreds of thousands of signatures (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A satirical petition ostensibly aiming to crowdfund a trillion dollars to allow Denmark to buy California has received more than 200,000 signatures. “Have you ever looked at a map and thought, ‘You know what Denmark needs? More sunshine, palm trees, and roller skates.

  2. ABC 30 Fresno

    A joke petition asks for signers to help Denmark buy California as Trump eyes Greenland (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    A lighthearted petition to buy the state of California for Denmark prompted more than 200,000 signatures.

  3. Deutsche Welle

    Thousands sign petition for Denmark to buy California – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    A parody online petition is pushing for Denmark to take control of California and "bring bike lanes to Beverly Hills." The campaign comes after US President Donald Trump doubled down on his wish to take over Greenland.

  4. NBC News

    Hygge to Hollywood: Petition calling for Denmark to buy California reaches 200,000 signatures (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    A satirical counter offer to President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland has popped in the form of a petition which says Denmark should buy California.

  5. Time

    Danes Petition to Buy California as Trump Seeks Greenland (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The lighthearted Danish petition to buy the state of California comes in response to Trump's talk about taking control of Greenland.

  6. Latin Times

    Thousands Sign Petition For Denmark to Buy California As Trump's Push to Purchase Greenland Continues: 'Los Angeles? More Like Løs Ångeles' (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    After Donald Trump's renewed push to buy Greenland, a satirical Danish petition has gained over 200,000 signatures calling for Denmark to purchase California.

  7. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Hygge to Hollywood: Petition for Denmark to buy California gets 200,000 signatures (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    Should Denmark buy California? A satirical counter offer to President Donald Trump’s proposal to buy Greenland is getting signatures.

  8. Washington Examiner

    Denmark petition to buy California gains over 200,000 signatures (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The petition is a jab at Trump's interest in the U.S. acquiring Greenland, which the president has pushed in the early days of his second term as president.

  9. CBS News

    Petition for Denmark to buy California for $1 trillion surpasses 200,000 signatures (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A satirical online petition is catching the attention of Californians and Danes alike.

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