Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Trump's Greenland Push Sparks Outrage
A Danish lawmaker named Anders Vistisen got very angry at US President Donald Trump for wanting to buy Greenland.
During a meeting in the European Parliament, Vistisen told Trump to 'f*** off' because Greenland has been part of Denmark for 800 years and is not for sale.
The video of his outburst went viral on social media.
Trump has been trying to get Greenland for a while and has even threatened to put taxes on goods from several European countries if they don't support his plan.
Greenland's prime minister said they need to start preparing for a possible conflict, even though it's unlikely.
Trump has also said he feels less obligated to think about peace because he didn't get a big award called the Nobel Peace Prize.
Danish MP Anders Vistisen told Donald Trump to 'f*** off' during a European Parliament debate over Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland.
Vistisen argued that Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years and is not for sale.
Trump has linked his interest in Greenland to his dissatisfaction with not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on goods from several European countries if they continue to oppose his bid.
Greenland's prime minister said authorities need to start preparing for a potential military conflict, although it is considered unlikely.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Danish MP Anders Vistisen, European Parliament Vice President Nicolae Stefanuta, Greenland's Prime Minister
- What
- Trump's push to acquire Greenland and the international backlash it has sparked.
- When
- Recent debate at the European Parliament, with Trump's push dating back to his first term.
- Where
- European Parliament, Greenland, and various European countries.
- Why
- Trump's interest in Greenland is linked to his dissatisfaction with not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize, while critics argue that Greenland is not for sale and its sovereignty should be respected.
Critics of Trump's Greenland Push
Trump's Stance
Greenland's Sovereignty
Critics of Trump's Greenland Push
Greenland is not for sale and has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years.
Trump's Stance
Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, linking it to his dissatisfaction with not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
International Reactions
Critics of Trump's Greenland Push
Danish MP Anders Vistisen and other global leaders have strongly opposed Trump's push, with Vistisen telling Trump to 'f*** off' during a European Parliament debate.
Trump's Stance
Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on goods from several European countries if they continue to oppose his bid.
- Duration of Greenland's Danish Rule
- 800 years
- Trump's Threatened Tariffs
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Finland
- Greenland's Prime Minister's Statement
- Authorities need to start preparing for a potential military conflict.
- European Parliament's Response
- Vice President Nicolae Stefanuta interrupted Vistisen for using unparliamentary language.
- Trump's Nobel Peace Prize Comment
- He felt no obligation to think purely of peace after not receiving the prize.
Sources
Viral Meme Captures Trump's Desperation For Greenland | WATCH
'Bringing American Culture To Greenland': Greenlanders' 'Fentanyl Crisis' Posts Mimicking 'Overdose Poses' Go Viral
Danish MP Anders Vistisen has some very strong feelings about Donald Trump over Greenland
Why You Can Buy A House In Greenland But Not The Land It Is Built On
'EPIC': Spear-wielding polar bears, cigar-chewing walruses 'defend Greenland' against Trump threats in viral video | Watch
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