The proposal for the United States to acquire Greenland, suggested by President Donald Trump, is still a hot topic across the Atlantic. Recently, a Danish politician made headlines by firmly opposing this idea.

Anders Vistisen, a member of the European Parliament representing the right-wing Danish People’s Party, emphasized that Greenland’s deep-rooted history with Denmark means it is simply not for sale.

“Dear President Trump, please pay close attention. Greenland has been part of the Danish realm for 800 years. It is an integral part of our nation,” Vistisen stated.

His comments were made during a parliamentary session in Strasbourg, France, where he emphatically dismissed the proposal.

“It is not for sale,” he reiterated. “Let me phrase it in a way you might grasp, Mr. Trump: F‑‑‑ off.”

This passionate exchange was quickly addressed by Nicolae Ștefănuță, the Vice President of the European Parliament, who reminded everyone that such language is inappropriate in the legislative body.

“It is not acceptable in this house of democracy,” Ștefănuță remarked. “No matter our opinions on Mr. Trump, this kind of language is unacceptable.”

The confrontation has since gone viral on social media, including a post by Vistisen on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.

Trump’s ongoing interest in the territory

Since his election victory in November, Trump has consistently expressed an interest in acquiring Greenland, citing “national security reasons.”

He has raised questions about Denmark’s authority over Greenland, which it has governed since 1814, suggesting that the residents might vote to join the United States. Furthermore, he hinted at potential economic repercussions for Denmark if they refuse to relinquish control over Greenland, saying the U.S. might impose high tariffs on the country.

Trump has also suggested that he has not dismissed the option of using military force to obtain Greenland and even the Panama Canal.

“I can’t guarantee anything on either of those fronts. But I will say this: We need both for economic security. The Panama Canal was constructed with military purposes in mind,” he remarked during a press briefing at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.

The ownership debate over Greenland

Greenland, which is a territory of Denmark, is experiencing a growing movement for independence, as reported by Reuters. On January 3, Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute Egede expressed a strong interest in pursuing independence from Denmark.

However, as Greenland remains a Danish territory, any potential sale would require consent from Denmark. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has stated unequivocally that Greenland is not for sale.

In a Danish television interview, Frederiksen made it clear that there is considerable public support in Greenland against selling the territory, declaring it was “very, very clear … that the people of Greenland support the notion that Greenland is not for sale and won’t be in the future either.”

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter. Follow him on X @fern_cerv_.