- Anders Vistisen criticized Trump’s Greenland acquisition idea in European Parliament.
- Vistisen rejected the proposal, asserting Greenland is not for sale.
- His use of profanity sparked backlash from European Parliament.
- Vistisen defended his comments on social media, accusing free speech suppression.
- Greenland’s PM emphasized the territory’s right to decide its future.
On January 21, 2025, Danish politician Anders Vistisen delivered a fiery message to former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Greenland. Trump’s controversial suggestion to acquire Greenland for the United States sparked outrage, prompting Vistisen to address the matter in the European Parliament.
“Dear President Trump, listen very carefully: Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years. It’s an integrated part of our country. It is not for sale,” Vistisen firmly stated.
Frustrated by the proposal, Vistisen’s response escalated into blunt profanity– “Let me put it in words you might understand, Mr. Trump, f–k off!”
Vistisen’s explicit remark immediately drew backlash in the European Parliament. Nicolae Ștefănuță, Vice President of the European Parliament, swiftly condemned the language, saying:
“If the translation was correct, the term you used is not allowed in this house, and there will be consequences. This is a house of democracy, and such language is unacceptable, regardless of what we think of Mr. Trump.”
Vistisen Defends His Remarks
In response to the backlash, Vistisen took to X (formerly Twitter) to defend himself, accusing the European Parliament of limiting free speech. He posted:
“Fines if you tell the truth about foreigners and crime! Fines if you tell the truth about the Greenlanders! Fines if you tell the truth to Trump!”
Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte B. Egede also weighed in on Trump’s comments, emphasizing the territory’s autonomy:
“We are Greenlanders. We don’t want to be Americans or Danish. Greenland’s future will be decided by Greenland. Our country and our people will decide what happens to Greenland.”
This strong statement followed Trump’s claim that acquiring Greenland was essential for U.S. national security. He had even hinted at using economic pressure or other measures to make it happen.
“We need Greenland for national security purposes,” Trump told reporters earlier this month. “I’m sure Denmark will come along—it’s costing them a lot of money to maintain it.”
Despite mounting criticism, Trump remained steadfast in his stance, doubling down on Greenland’s strategic importance. “Greenland is a wonderful place, and we need it for international security,” Trump said, expressing confidence that Denmark would eventually agree.
In the end, this saga has sparked intense debates about territorial sovereignty, international relations, and Greenland’s future. As Greenland holds firm on deciding its destiny, the world watches closely to see how this geopolitical drama unfolds.