In a fiery address at the European Parliament, a member openly rebuked Donald Trump’s proposal to annex Greenland by telling him to “leave.” Danish MEP Anders Vistisen delivered a blunt message to the US President, stating, “Let me simplify it for you: Mr. President, leave.” Vistisen’s choice of words drew immediate objection from the chair, citing it as inappropriate for the parliamentary setting. This is not the first instance where Vistisen has used such language towards Trump, as he previously expressed similar sentiments a year ago when the idea of annexing Greenland was initially raised.
The confrontation occurred following a statement by a key Trump supporter to UK MPs, indicating a visit to London to ease tensions in the ongoing disagreement. However, Republican Mike Johnson emphasized the importance of a robust America for the global community during his address in Parliament. On the other hand, top EU official Ursula Von Der Leyen criticized Trump’s tariff threats concerning Greenland as detrimental to the relationship between longstanding allies.
Von der Leyen raised concerns about Trump’s reliability at the World Economic Forum in Davos, questioning his commitment following a previous agreement not to impose additional tariffs on EU nations. She reaffirmed the significance of honoring agreements in both politics and business, asserting that the EU’s response would be resolute, unified, and proportionate.
Trump has defended the necessity for the US to acquire and oversee Greenland to counter potential threats from China and Russia. He is scheduled to address the Davos forum and has indicated a willingness to engage in discussions with various parties. While US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised the close ties between America and Europe, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed concerns about the future, emphasizing a preference for collaboration over conflict in her parliamentary remarks.