Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen tells President Donald Trump to \u00ab\u00a0f— off\u00a0\u00bb during European Parliament debate over Greenland acquisition plans, violating parliamentary rules.<\/b>
\nA Danish lawmaker told President Donald Trump to \u00ab\u00a0f— off\u00a0\u00bb during a recent heated debate at the European Parliament over the future of Greenland.
Footage shows European Parliament member Anders Vistisen unleashing the rebuke during a session focused on U.S. interest in Greenland and amid Trump’s drive to acquire the Arctic territory, according to reports.
The outburst came as Trump continued to float the idea of bringing Greenland under American control in a bid to bolster what he says is a national and global security necessity.
Addressing the European Union\u2019s legislative body, Vistisen, 38, directly confronted Trump\u2019s long-standing interest.
Vistisen said Greenland was not for sale before escalating his remarks in language that violated parliamentary rules.
\u00ab\u00a0Let me put this in words you might understand: Mr. President, f— off\u00a0\u00bb, Vistisen added, drawing reactions from the chamber.
Parliament Vice President Nicolae \u0218tef\u0103nu\u021b\u0103 quickly intervened, admonishing the lawmaker for his language and warning of consequences.
\u00ab\u00a0I am sorry, colleague, this is against our rules\u00a0\u00bb, \u0218tef\u0103nu\u021b\u0103 said.
\u00ab\u00a0We have clear rules about cuss words and language that is inappropriate in this room. I am sorry to interrupt you. It is unacceptable, even if you might have strong political feelings about this.\u00a0\u00bb
Following the reprimand, Vistisen finished the remainder of his remarks in Danish before leaving the podium.
The incident comes as Trump has renewed public pressure on the issue of Greenland, a strategically located Arctic territory that belongs to Denmark and a NATO ally of the U.S.
Asked Monday in an NBC interview whether he would consider using force to take Greenland, Trump responded, \u00ab\u00a0No comment.\u00a0\u00bb
As previously reported by Fox News Digital, Trump continued to push the issue Jan. 19, revealing on Truth Social that he spoke with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and agreed to further discussions in Davos, Switzerland.
\u00ab\u00a0Greenland is imperative for national and world security\u00a0\u00bb, Trump wrote. \u00ab\u00a0There can be no going back.\u00a0\u00bb
Trump is also scheduled to speak Jan. 21 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where the Greenland question is expected to loom large.
Meanwhile, the topic of Greenland has strained relations with U.S. allies, including Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has emphasized solidarity with Denmark, stating, \u00ab\u00a0We are NATO partners with Denmark, and our obligations stand.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n