Dem senator Chris Coons says ‘middle Americans’ can’t find Greenland on a map [Video]

Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., declared on CNN Monday that the average middle American probably has no idea where Greenland is on a world map.

Appearing on CNN’s “Inside Politics,” Coons made the comment while trashing the Trump administration’s continued efforts to make Greenland part of the U.S.

The lawmaker said, “Your average middle American says, ‘Why are you wasting your time worrying about Greenland? I can’t even find it on a map.’”

DEM SEEKS TO HALT TRUMP FROM ‘INVADING’ GREENLAND, CANADA AND PANAMA

President Donald Trump has repeatedly offered for Greenland to become part of the U.S., stressing the country’s importance to international security in fending off China and Russia’s expansion in the Arctic. Greenland is currently a Danish territory but is seeking its independence from Denmark.

Despite Greenland officials rejecting Trump’s offer, the president has expressed confidence in acquiring the territory. During a recent interview with NBC News, he said, “We’ll get Greenland. Yeah, 100 percent. There’s a good …