'F * off, Mr President': Danish lawmaker tells Trump over Greenland
What's the story
Danish politician Anders Vistisen was reprimanded for telling US President Donald Trump to "f-k off" during a European Parliament floor address on Tuesday amid the president's frequent threats to take over Greenland. "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 in his address. "Let me put this in words you might understand: Mr. President, f-k off," he added.
Reprimand issued
European Parliament speaker reprimands Vistisen for profanity
Vistisen continued his speech but was interrupted by the European Parliament speaker, who warned him against using profanity. The speaker said, "As much as you might feel...we have clear rules about cuss words and language that is inappropriate in this room." "It is unacceptable, even if you might have strong political feelings about this," the speaker said.
Past incident
Vistisen's previous profanity-laden remark at Trump
This isn't the first time Vistisen has used profanity against Trump. In January 2025, he had made a similar remark during a European Parliament speech. "Let me put it in words you might understand," he said then. "Mr. Trump, f--k off!" At that time too, he had claimed the European Parliament threatened to fine him for his remarks. "Fines if you tell the truth about the Greenlanders! Fines if you tell the truth to Trump!" he wrote on X.
Ownership claim
Trump's stance on Greenland ownership
Trump has repeatedly called for US ownership of Greenland, a request he first made in 2019. He had then claimed that Denmark was losing $700 million annually because of Greenland and suggested the US could buy it as "a large real estate deal." Recently, at a White House event, Trump hinted at imposing tariffs on countries opposing US control over Greenland for national security reasons.