Danish officials told Donald Trump to ‘f*** off’ before the ‘horrendous’ phone call over buying Greenland.
Trump was sworn in on January 20 surrounded by his family, fellow presidents and tech billionaires and his first week back in the Oval Office has been a busy one, to say the least.
Including, a rather ‘horrenous’ phone call to Mette Frederiksen last week.
It was reported that the 78-year-old got into a 45 minute heated discussion with the Danish leader, offering to buy Greenland…
Before his return to the White House, Trump spoke of buying the self governing country, even going so far as to say it was an ‘absolute necessity’.
Sharing to Truth Social, he said: “For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.
“Greenland is an incredible place. The people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation. We will protect it, cherish it, from a very vicious outside World.
“MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!”
Greenland officials had made it ‘very clear’ that the land was not for sale, but this didn’t stop Trump from giving Frederiksen an earful.
As reported by the Financial Times, Danish officials claim the phone call was ‘horrendous, ‘aggressive’ and ‘fiery’.
One source said: “He was very firm,”, “It was a cold shower. Before, it was hard to take it seriously. But I do think it is serious, and potentially very dangerous.”
“People don’t really know if Denmark has any legal right to it,” Trump claimed, while speaking to reporters. “But if they do, they should give it up because we need it for national security – that’s for the free world. I’m talking about protecting the free world.
“You don’t even need binoculars, you look outside you have China, ships all over the place. You have Russian ships all over the place. We’re not letting that happen.”
Another said: “The intent was very clear. They want it. The Danes are now in crisis mode.”
Greenland’s prime minister, Mute Egede has been ‘very, very clear … there is a lot of support among the people of Greenland that Greenland is not for sale and will not be in the future’.
Politician Aaja Chemnitz agreed, stating “I think some people find it quite disrespectful,”, “And the way it has been done, and just the fact that you’re saying that you can buy another country.”
To make things even worse, Danish member of the European Parliament Anders Vistisen told Trump to ‘f**k off’ when addressing the situation.
Vistisen, who represents the right-wing populist Danish People’s Party, said: “Dear President Trump, listen very carefully. Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years. It’s an integrated part of our country.
“It is not for sale.
“Let me put it in words you might understand. Mr Trump: F**k off.”
Wild.