In a heated session of the European Parliament this week, Anders Vistisen, a right-wing lawmaker from Denmark, delivered a pointed message to U.S. President Donald Trump regarding his renewed interest in acquiring Greenland.

“Dear President Trump, listen very carefully,” Vistisen stated during the session on Tuesday.

“Greenland have been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years. It’s an integrated part of our country. It is not for sale.”

Vistisen’s remarks didn’t end there. He followed up with language that sparked controversy within the parliamentary chamber.

“Let me put it in words you might understand,” he said. “Mr. Trump, fuck off!”

The outburst prompted a swift rebuke from Nicolae Stefanuta, vice president of the European Parliament, who addressed Vistisen directly about the inappropriate language.

“If the translation was correct, the term you used is not allowed in this house and there will be consequences to the message you have used,” Stefanuta said.

“It is not OK in this house of democracy. Thank you. Regardless of what we think of Mr. Trump, it is not possible to use such language.”

Greenland is not for sale. Greenland has been part of Denmark for 800 years, more then double of the time the US has existed.

Any true patriot should understand that this is an uacceptable attack on national sovereignty! pic.twitter.com/SlHbR5OGjg

— Anders Vistisen (@AndersVistisen) January 21, 2025

Despite the admonishment, Vistisen appeared unrepentant, later sharing his statement on X (formerly Twitter) along with a clip of Stefanuta’s warning.

The debate over Greenland resurfaced after President Trump, following his 2024 reelection, reiterated his belief that the island should become part of the United States.

His initial proposal to purchase Greenland dates back to 2019 during his first term in office, when he argued the island was a financial burden on Denmark, costing the nation $700 million annually.

At the time, he described the idea as “a large real estate deal” and claimed it would benefit both nations.

The renewed push has included stronger rhetoric.

Trump has called Greenland’s “ownership” an “absolute necessity” for the United States, even refusing to rule out the possibility of taking the territory by force. Earlier this month, he asserted that the 56,000 residents of Greenland “would love to become a state.”

Officials in both Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected Trump’s proposals.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has repeatedly stated it is not for sale. Danish authorities have echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the island’s integral role in the nation’s identity and governance.

Trump’s remarks about Greenland have drawn criticism on both sides of the Atlantic, with many officials describing them as inappropriate and counterproductive to U.S.-European relations.

As the debate continues, Vistisen’s fiery comments highlight the tension surrounding the issue and signal a strong stance from Denmark against any suggestion of selling the Arctic island.