January 22, 2026 — Dalena Reporters
Strasbourg, France — A sharp diplomatic rebuke resonated through the European Parliament this week after Danish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Anders Vistisen directly confronted U.S. President Donald Trump over his controversial push to acquire Greenland, telling him to “f*uck* off*” during a heated session focused on Arctic sovereignty a remark that has since gone viral.
The exchange took place on January 20, 2026, in a session debating the United States’ intensifying interest in Greenland an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark amid Trump’s renewed calls for Washington to assert control of the island, which he argues is vital for U.S. and NATO security interests.
“Dear President Trump, listen very carefully: Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years. It is an integrated country. It is not for sale,” Vistisen said, before concluding his remarks with the blunt admonition: “Let me put this in words you might understand: Mr. President, f** off.*”
The comment drew an immediate reprimand from European Parliament Vice President Nicolae Ștefănuță, who interrupted Vistisen’s remarks citing parliamentary rules against profanity. “This is against our rules… language that is inappropriate in this room,” Ștefănuță told the chamber, underscoring the decorum expected in the legislative body even amid strong political feelings.
The rebuke reflects growing frustration within European institutions over Trump’s Arctic strategy, which has already spurred protests across Denmark and Greenland under the slogan “Hands off Greenland” demonstrations involving tens of thousands in Copenhagen and Nuuk denouncing the notion of American acquisition and defending the island’s sovereignty.
Trump’s rhetoric on Greenland, including threats to impose tariffs on European allies if they oppose U.S. positions, has strained transatlantic relations and drawn concern from NATO partners. European leaders have repeatedly asserted that Greenland’s future decisions rest with the people of the island and the Kingdom of Denmark, not external pressure from Washington.
Vistisen, 38, is a member of the Danish People’s Party and has served in the European Parliament, staunchly defending Danish and Greenlandic sovereignty. His remarks — delivered in the context of a broader debate on Arctic geopolitics highlight the depth of European resistance to Trump’s approach, even as diplomatic channels continue to engage on security and alliance commitments.
The moment underscores a broader diplomatic rift over the role of great-power influence in the Arctic, where melting ice and new strategic interests have made Greenland a focal point of U.S., European and Russian security calculations. Whether the heated exchange will have lasting impact on negotiations or alliance politics remains a topic of intense international attention.