A Danish politician, Anders Vistisen, used profanity to condemn U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that the United States acquire Greenland. Vistisen stated that Greenland is an integral part of Denmark and not for sale. His outburst led to reprimands from European Parliament officials, who deemed his language unacceptable. Trump had previously expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, citing national security concerns.
Danish politician Anders Vistisen didn't mince words while speaking in Strasbourg's European Parliament on Tuesday about U.S. President Donald Trump 's comments regarding taking over Greenland .
Vistisen went on to use some profanity that got him in trouble with the rest of the European Parliament.Nicolae Stefanuta, vice-president of the European Parliament, jumped in and told Vistisen that language was not acceptable. “Fines if you tell the truth about foreigners and crime! Fines if you tell the truth about the Greenlanders! Fines if you tell the truth to Trump!”. “Greenland is a wonderful place, we need it for international security,” Trump responded. “I’m sure that Denmark will come along — it’s costing them a lot of money to maintain it, to keep it.”On Tuesday, Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B Egede addressed Trump’s comments about the territory.
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