Well, that’s one way to swear in the new president…
A Danish politician left the European Parliament speechless today when he issued Donald Trump with a very direct warning about Greenland, complete with a choice four-letter word.
For weeks, Trump has been stepping up calls for the United States to buy or orchestrate a takeover of the “strategically located” nation, which is an autonomous territory of EU member Denmark.
Addressing the 47th president of the United States, right-wing MEP Anders Vistisen responded to his remarks: “Dear President Trump, listen very carefully.”
‘Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years (sic). It is an integrated part of our country. It is not for sale.
In case his message wasn’t clear, Vistisen pointedly added: “Let me put it in words you can understand, Mr. Trump.” Fuck off.’
An official criticized the MEP for his foul language and warned him: “If the translation was correct, the term you used is not allowed in this house and the message you used will have consequences.”
‘It is not right in this house of democracy, thank you. “Whatever we think of Mr. Trump, use that language.”
MEP Anders Vistisen used a speech in the European Parliament to tell Trump that ‘Greenland is not for sale’

For weeks, Trump has been intensifying calls for the United States to purchase or orchestrate a takeover of the “strategically located” nation.

Greenland was colonized in 1721 with the permission of the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway and remained a colony of Denmark until 1979. It is now an autonomous territory of Denmark.
Vistisen later wrote in X that parliament was threatening to fine him for the expletive-laden speech.
‘Fines if you tell the truth about foreigners and crime! Fines if you tell the truth about Greenlanders! Fines if you tell the truth to Trump!’ wrote in X.
Sharing a video of the unorthodox exchange on social media, Vistisen said Greenland has been Denmark’s territory for “more than twice as long as the United States has existed.”
He added: “Any true patriot should understand that this is an unacceptable attack on national sovereignty!”
Upon his return to Trump’s Oval Office on Monday, Trump reiterated earlier statements that the United States should acquire Greenland for reasons of “international security.”
‘Greenland is a wonderful place. We need it for international security. And I’m sure Denmark will agree; “It’s costing them a lot of money to maintain it,” said the Republican leader.
Vistisen is the leader of the Danish People’s Party, which is part of the European Parliament’s far-right faction, Patriots for Europe.
The group was started by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, an outspoken Trump ally.
Vistisen’s outburst against the new president marks a possible rift in the bloc after Orbán praised Trump’s victory as a new opportunity for “patriots” in Europe.
The Hungarian populist leader, who has a long history of making inflammatory statements about the EU, congratulated Trump on his victory in a post on X, along with a video in which he talked about “occupying Brussels.”
‘Now it’s our turn to shine! It’s our turn to occupy Brussels!’ he said, referring to what he called “a large patriotic faction” in Europe that suggested he could work with the American president.
Trump has faced repeated warnings from across Europe about his apparent ambitions around Greenland.

Donald Trump Jr. visits Nuuk, Greenland, on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Republican lawmakers largely agree with Trump’s plans for Greenland.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede stated that “Greenland is not for sale” and will not be in the future.
Earlier this month, the Danish king changed the royal coat of arms to highlight Greenland more.
Germany also criticized the president-elect’s comments. A spokesperson stated during a press conference that “borders should not be moved by force.”
At a news conference, a European Commission spokesman said he would “not go into the details” of Trump’s comments amid intense questions about how he would respond to a US attack on Greenland.
“It is clear that the sovereignty of the States must be respected,” said spokesperson Anitta Hipper.
“This is not about the EU allowing other nations in the world, whoever they are, to attack its sovereign borders,” French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told radio station France Inter.
He added that while he did not believe the United States would “invade” Greenland, “we have entered an era where we are seeing the return of the law of the fittest.”
“We are a strong continent, we need to strengthen ourselves even more,” he continued, warning that Europe needs to “wake up” to the reality of an increasingly insecure world and “strengthen ourselves militarily in competition.”
Barrot added that he believed the United States “is not inherently imperialist” and said he “didn’t believe” it is changing.
Trump previously questioned whether Denmark has any legal right or “interest” in Greenland, stating: “People really don’t even know if Denmark has any legal right to it, but if they do, they should give it up, because we need it.” for national security.’
Although geographically part of the North American continent, Greenland has been politically linked to Europe – particularly Norway and Denmark – since the 9th century. It has been inhabited by the Inuit people for about 800 years.
It was colonized in 1721 with the permission of the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway and remained a colony of Denmark until 1979. It is now an autonomous territory of Denmark.
The Danish government is in control of Greenland’s foreign and economic policy, but the territory left the EU in 1985 after a referendum.
The United States has a military base there given its strategic position as the shortest ocean crossing between North America and Europe.
The island also has a large reserve of valuable rare earth minerals, such as uranium, that are not found in the United States.