A Danish lawmaker told President Donald Trump to “fuck off” during a recent heated debate in the European Parliament over the future of Greenland.
Footage shows European Parliament member Anders Vistisen unleashed the rebuke during the session, targeting US interest in Greenland and amid Trump’s push to acquire the Arctic, according to reports reports.
The outburst came as Trump continued to float the idea of bringing Greenland under US control in an effort to strengthen what he says is a national and global security imperative.
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Anders Vistisen broke parliamentary rules during a heated debate in the European Parliament as Trump renewed pressure on Denmark. (Reuters)
Addressing the European Union’s legislative body, Vistisen, 38, was confronted directly by Trump’s long-standing interest.
Vistisen said Greenland was not for sale before escalating his comments into language that violated parliamentary rules.
“Let me put this in words you might understand: Mr. President, get going,” Vistisen added, drawing reactions from the audience.
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The Greenlandic flag flies in Nuuk, Greenland, January 20, 2026. (Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Parliament Vice-President Nicolae Ștefănuță quickly intervened, admonishing the lawmaker for his language and warning of the consequences.
“I’m sorry, colleague, this is against our rules,” Ștefănuță said.
‘We have clear rules about swear words and language that is inappropriate in this room. I’m sorry to interrupt you. It is unacceptable, even if you have strong political feelings about this.”
After the reprimand, Vistisen finished the rest of his remarks in Danish before leaving the stage.
The incident comes as Trump has renewed public pressure on the issue of Greenland, a strategically located Arctic region belonging to Denmark and a US NATO ally.
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People wave Greenlandic flags during a mass demonstration against President Donald Trump’s proposal to acquire Greenland, in Nuuk, Greenland, on January 17, 2026. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images; Alessandro Rampazzo/AFP via Getty Images)
When asked in an NBC interview on Monday whether he would consider using force to take Greenland, Trump replied: “No comment.”
“Greenland is critical to national and global security,” Trump wrote. “There’s no going back.”
Trump will also speak at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, where the Greenland issue is expected to be a major issue.
Meanwhile, the Greenland issue has strained relations with U.S. allies, including Canada.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized solidarity with Denmark, saying: “We are NATO partners with Denmark and our obligations remain.”
