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Danish MEP's Blunt Response to Trump's Greenland Remarks

Published January 20, 2026, 20:00
Danish MEP's Blunt Response to Trump's Greenland Remarks

A Danish MEP, Anders Vistisen, launched a scathing verbal attack on Donald Trump in the European Parliament, responding to the US president's remarks about potentially taking control of Greenland for national security reasons. Vistisen used strong language, addressing Trump with an English phrase that translates to “Mr. President, fuck off.” This move represents a rare and direct attack by a European parliamentarian on the American president, and underscores the strong reaction Trump's statements are provoking in Europe. Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, has become a subject of interest for Trump, who has expressed his desire to consider the possibility of buying the island. Vistisen's response comes amid growing tensions between the US and Europe, over a range of issues such as trade, defense, and climate change. The Greenland issue has added another source of friction to these relationships.