‘Mr Trump f*** off’ - Meet Anders Vistisen, the Danish Lawmaker who snubbed Donald Trump over Greenland’s status
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Mr Trump f*** off’ - Meet Anders Vistisen, the Danish Lawmaker who snubbed Donald Trump over Greenland’s status

Live Mint  

Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen went viral last month after asking Donald Trump to ‘f*** off’. The remarks came soon after the newly appointed US President made persistent demands to ‘buy’ Greenland from Denmark — despite assertions from everybody involved that the autonomous territory was not for sale. That’s what the Danish far-right MEP told Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at a debate in April, saying he would sack 10,000 EU civil servants if he became Commission chief. ‘Hate speech’ in European Parliament Three female lawmakers had sought an immediate investigation last year after Vistisen and two other MEPs “gave statements that we believe constitute hate speech”.

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Denmark's trump card against US's Greenland threat: Weight-loss drug
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Denmark's trump card against US's Greenland threat: Weight-loss drug

India Today  

If US President Donald Trump is indeed serious about his threat to acquire Greenland, the autonomous Danish territory, it may well affect the weight-loss journey of millions of obese Americans. Denmark, despite having a population smaller than New York, has several trump cards up its sleeve, with the foremost being curbing or halting the exports of the popular weight-loss drug …

‘No interest in selling Greenland’: Denmark rebuffs Trump’s acquisition push again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘No interest in selling Greenland’: Denmark rebuffs Trump’s acquisition push again

Firstpost  

A day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubled down on President Donald Trump’s desire to buy Greenland, Denmark on Friday once again rejected Trump’s proposal, asserting that the US cannot simply take over the territory, according to a report Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen A day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio doubled down on President …

Danish PM says Nordics united as Trump ratchets up Greenland bid
2 months ago

Danish PM says Nordics united as Trump ratchets up Greenland bid

The Hindu  

Nordic leaders met on the weekend and reiterated they are united on defence issues, Denmark's Prime Minister has said, as her country reels from U.S. President Donald Trump's attempts to take over Greenland. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she met regional counterparts on Sunday to discuss defence and security and they all "shared the gravity of the situation", without mentioning …

Danish PM says Nordics united as Trump ratchets up Greenland bid
2 months ago

Danish PM says Nordics united as Trump ratchets up Greenland bid

Raw Story  

Nordic leaders met on the weekend and reiterated they are united on defence issues, Denmark's prime minister has said, as her country reels from US President Donald Trump's attempts to take over Greenland. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she met regional counterparts on Sunday to discuss defence and security and they all "shared the gravity of the situation", without mentioning …

After a fiery phone call with Danish PM, Trump claims people of Greenland want to be part of US
2 months ago

After a fiery phone call with Danish PM, Trump claims people of Greenland want to be part of US

Firstpost  

While speaking onboard the Air Force One on Saturday Trump claimed that Arctic Island’s 57,000 residents “want to be with" the US US President Donald Trump once again pushed the idea of taking over Greenland, insisting that the residents of the island region want to be part of the US. While speaking onboard the Air Force One on Saturday Trump …

Trump makes big claim on Greenland after fiery call with Denmark's PM, opens up about his first upcoming foreign visit
2 months ago

Trump makes big claim on Greenland after fiery call with Denmark's PM, opens up about his first upcoming foreign visit

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump, who made his first official visit as the US President to California, opened up about his upcoming international visit amidst his assertion that “he is going to have” Greenland soon. Trump claimed that Denmark has not treated Greenlanders well, adding that “I don't like the way they've been treated”. Opening up about his fiery phone call with Danish …

Trump tells Denmark’s PM he’s serious about taking over Greenland in ‘fiery’ phone call that has Danes in ‘crisis mode’
2 months ago

Trump tells Denmark’s PM he’s serious about taking over Greenland in ‘fiery’ phone call that has Danes in ‘crisis mode’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy President Donald Trump told Denmark’s prime minister he is serious …

Danish MP follows profane message to Trump with warning to Greenlanders on US civil rights
2 months ago

Danish MP follows profane message to Trump with warning to Greenlanders on US civil rights

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark isn't going over well with some Danes, including one of Denmark's politicians who used vulgarity to express his opposition earlier this week, and is now citing a century-long historical record to issue a warning to Greenlanders on America's refusal to grant full voting rights to its citizens in U.S. territories. Anders …

"Horrendous": Trump call with Denmark PM over Greenland deal left Danes in "crisis mode"
2 months ago

"Horrendous": Trump call with Denmark PM over Greenland deal left Danes in "crisis mode"

Salon  

If Donald Trump is serious about his plans to take control of Greenland, he couldn't be off to a much worse start. A phone call between Trump and Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen last week did little to help the situation, with sources familiar with the call describing it as "horrendous." The prime minister's office rejected this characterization of …

US to take over Greenland? Donald Trump dials Danish PM to reiterate interest in acquisition
2 months, 1 week ago

US to take over Greenland? Donald Trump dials Danish PM to reiterate interest in acquisition

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump evinced fresh interest in ‘acquiring’ Greenland on Thursday during a call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Frederiksen reportedly told Trump in a 45-minute phone conversation on Wednesday that it was up to Greenland to decide its future and that Denmark is willing to do more to strengthen security in the Arctic. She said she had …

Greenland's leader agrees to negotiations with US president Donald Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Greenland's leader agrees to negotiations with US president Donald Trump

Hindustan Times  

Greenland's leader Múte Egede on Friday stated that he was willing to negotiate with US president-elect Donald Trump about the future of the country but was not interested in the territory becoming American, reported the New York Post. President-elect Donald Trump had expressed interest in buying Greenland for economic security During a press conference in Denmark with Danish prime minister …

Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland amid his plans to buy island: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland amid his plans to buy island: Report

Hindustan Times  

Denmark sent private messages to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's team expressing willingness to discuss boosting security in Greenland or increasing the U.S. military presence there without claiming the island, Axios reported on Saturday, citing two sources. Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has described U.S. control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, as an "absolute necessity". Trump, who …

Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland amid his plans to buy island: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland amid his plans to buy island: Report

Hindustan Times  

Denmark sent private messages to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's team expressing willingness to discuss boosting security in Greenland or increasing the U.S. military presence there without claiming the island, Axios reported on Saturday, citing two sources. Donald Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, has described U.S. control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory, as an "absolute necessity". Trump, who …

Donald Trump Jr. gripes about 'Danish fake news' as he flees Greenland after less than day
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump Jr. gripes about 'Danish fake news' as he flees Greenland after less than day

Raw Story  

Donald Trump Jr. quickly left Greenland Tuesday after spending less than a day in the autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. Greenlandic Prime Minister Múte Egede "has been very, very clear … that there is a lot of support among the people of Greenland that Greenland is not for sale and will not be in the future either," Danish …

Denmark PM welcomes US role in Greenland after Trump's interest to buy island: ‘It’s positive that…’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Denmark PM welcomes US role in Greenland after Trump's interest to buy island: ‘It’s positive that…’

Hindustan Times  

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen put a positive spin on US President-elect Donald Trump’s wish to buy Greenland, a self-ruling territory of Denmark. Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said it's positive that the US is interested in Greenland, she said, welcoming more American investments. “We have a clear interest that it’s the US that plays a large role in that …

'Not for sale': Greenland PM responds to Trump's 'control' comment
3 months ago

'Not for sale': Greenland PM responds to Trump's 'control' comment

Firstpost  

Greenland’s Prime Minister Múte Egede slammed US President-elect Donald Trump, insisting that the Arctic island is ’not for sale and will never be'. Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede hit back at US President-elect Donald Trump, insisting that the island is “not for sale and will never be” after the American leader reiterated his ambition to buy it. On Monday, Trump …

Danish leader speaks with Trump amid Greenland dispute
5 years, 7 months ago

Danish leader speaks with Trump amid Greenland dispute

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has had a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump amid a dispute about Greenland, her office said Friday. Both leaders spoke late Thursday, and Danish media reported that the call was “constructive.” Frederiksen’s office says details of the discussion won’t be released. It is believed that it was the first time …

Donald Trump couldn't buy Greenland. So he picked a fight with another 'nasty' woman
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump couldn't buy Greenland. So he picked a fight with another 'nasty' woman

ABC  

It started with Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Explaining that the Arctic island of Greenland was not for sale — and that she found the notion that the US President wanted to buy it "absurd". Remember the ubiquitous "nasty woman" banners and t-shirts at the Washington DC Women's March the day after Donald Trump's inauguration? "I looked forward to going …

Greenland fallout: Trump scolds Denmark over rejection
5 years, 7 months ago

Greenland fallout: Trump scolds Denmark over rejection

Associated Press  

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Escalating an international spat, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he scrapped his trip to Denmark because the prime minister made a “nasty” statement when she rejected his idea to buy Greenland as an absurdity. The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke Wednesday with his Danish counterpart and “expressed appreciation for Denmark’s cooperation as …

Trump complains Danish prime minister was 'not nice' and 'nasty' over Greenland sale
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump complains Danish prime minister was 'not nice' and 'nasty' over Greenland sale

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has complained that the prime minister of Denmark …

Baffled Danes mock Trump after he scraps trip over Greenland
5 years, 7 months ago

Baffled Danes mock Trump after he scraps trip over Greenland

Al Jazeera  

Many Danes, including politicians, condemn Trump after he cancels visit following Denmark’s refusal to sell island. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed surprise and disappointment following Trump’s move the previous day but reiterated that Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, was not for sale. '” ‘Deeply insulting’ At first, Trump’s proposal had elicited incredulity and humour …

Trump cancels visit to Denmark after PM rejects sale of Greenland
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump cancels visit to Denmark after PM rejects sale of Greenland

Al Jazeera  

US president was scheduled to hold talks with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Trump posted on social media on Tuesday that “based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s comments, that she would have no interest in discussing the purchase of Greenland, I will be postponing our meeting scheduled in two weeks for another time”. Greenland is Greenlandic,” Frederiksen, the Danish prime …

Danish royal household ‘surprised’ by Trump canceling trip
5 years, 7 months ago

Danish royal household ‘surprised’ by Trump canceling trip

LA Times  

From left, Norway’s Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Prime Minister of Iceland Katrin Jakobsdottir arrive at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Tuesday Aug. 20, 2019, ahead of the Nordic Prime Ministers meeting. A spokeswoman for Denmark’s royal palace says U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to postpone a visit to Denmark next month was “a surprise.” …

Opinion: Something is rotten in Trump’s Greenland spat, but it’s not in Denmark
5 years, 7 months ago

Opinion: Something is rotten in Trump’s Greenland spat, but it’s not in Denmark

LA Times  

It’s easy — too easy — to regard President Trump’s unexpected feud with Denmark as comic relief from more troubling manifestations of his often capricious and self-obsessed approach to foreign policy. On Tuesday, Trump took to Twitter to say that he was postponing a planned visit to Denmark because Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had rejected his improbable idea of a …

Trump Skips Visit To Denmark, Calls Danish Leader 'Nasty' For Greenland Sale Rebuff
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump Skips Visit To Denmark, Calls Danish Leader 'Nasty' For Greenland Sale Rebuff

NPR  

Trump Skips Visit To Denmark, Calls Danish Leader 'Nasty' For Greenland Sale Rebuff Enlarge this image toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Patrick Semansky/AP Updated at 1:35 p.m. Trump complained Wednesday at the White House that Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's statement was "not nice" and showed disrespect. He said Denmark is "a very special country with incredible people," but that "based …

Donald Trump postpones meeting with Danish Prime Minister because she has 'no interest' in selling Greenland
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump postpones meeting with Danish Prime Minister because she has 'no interest' in selling Greenland

ABC  

United States President Donald Trump will postpone an upcoming meeting with Denmark's Prime Minister because she has "no interest" in discussing a proposed sale of Greenland to the US. Key points: Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said the idea of selling Greenland to the United States was absurd Mr Trump said Ms Frederiksen had saved both nations "a great deal …

Trump postpones Denmark trip over Greenland sale
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump postpones Denmark trip over Greenland sale

CNN  

CNN — Less than two weeks before his scheduled trip to Denmark, President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he has postponed his visit to Copenhagen after the Danish Prime Minister disputed his interest in buying Greenland as “absurd.” “Denmark is a very special country with incredible people, but based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s comments, that she would have …

Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland
5 years, 7 months ago

Trump postpones meeting with Danish leader over refusal to sell Greenland

CBS News  

President Trump has canceled a planned trip to Denmark over the prime minister's apparent unwillingness to discuss the possible sale of Greenland. "Denmark is a very special country with incredible people, but based on Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's comments, that she would have no interest in discussing the purchase of Greenland, I will be postponing our meeting scheduled in two …

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