Anders Vistisen has urged the EU to issue a clear rejection of Washington\u2019s Greenland ambitions<\/p>\n
A Danish member of the European Parliament launched a profanity-laced attack on US President Donald Trump during a debate on Greenland on Tuesday, accusing the EU of failing to stand up to Washington\u2019s renewed claims over the self-governing Arctic island.
\nAnders Vistisen, a member of the Danish People\u2019s Party, opened his latest speech by saying: \u201cLet me put this in words you might understand. Mr. President, f**k off.\u201d He previously used the same phrase in the chamber shortly after Trump was sworn in for a second term in January 2025.
\nTrump has long sought American control over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory with a population of about 56,000 people, claiming the island is critical for opposing the supposed threat posed by Russia and China. Both Moscow and Beijing have dismissed such notions, while Russia has condemned NATO\u2019s accelerated militarization of the Arctic.<\/p>\n
Danish MEP Anders Vistisen to Trump:Let me put this in words you might understand: Mr. President, fuck off. pic.twitter.com\/GMYE5c1OCu\u2014 Clash Report (@clashreport) January 20, 2026 <\/p>\n
His renewed push in recent weeks has caused friction with European NATO partners, who have rejected any change in Greenland\u2019s status and warned that such pressure would violate international law. Denmark has insisted the island\u2019s status is non-negotiable.
\nAccording to Vistisen, \u201cthe only language Trump understands is direct language and the only rebuttal that Trump understands is a strong word from the EU.\u201d He claimed that instead of sending a firm message, \u201cthe EU has given in,\u201d and said he hopes that the bloc would \u201cfinally wake up and take action.\u201d
\nDenmark has deployed troops to Greenland as part of the Arctic Endurance drill launched in response to Trump\u2019s threats, while European politicians have warned that a US attack on a fellow NATO member would destroy the bloc.<\/p>\n
Trump previously said he may have to acquire Greenland \u201cthe hard way,\u201d and has refused to rule out the use of force. He has also announced 10% tariffs on eight European NATO states for opposing his bid to acquire the island and for sending small military contingents to take part in a Danish-led exercise there.
\nOn Tuesday, Trump posted AI-edited images on his platform Truth Social, one showing an expanded US map that included Canada, Venezuela and Greenland and another depicting him planting an American flag on Greenland, labeled \u201cUS territory.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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