Danish MEP Anders Vistisen told Trump to “fuck off” in Parliament over his push to annex Greenland, sparking international backlash and protests.

Danish MEP Anders Vistisen again told President Donald Trump to “fuck off” during a European Parliament session on January 20, 2026, in response to Trump’s renewed calls to annex Greenland. The outburst, cut short by the session chair for violating decorum, followed Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on European nations unless Denmark agreed to transfer Greenland’s sovereignty. Denmark and European leaders, including von der Leyen and Macron, condemned the economic coercion, stressing Greenland’s status as part of the Kingdom of Denmark and affirming that its future lies with its people. Protests across Denmark and Greenland have erupted under the slogan “Greenland is not for sale,” fueling debates over European strategic autonomy. A YouGov poll showed growing American opposition to Trump’s approach.