Danish lawmaker scolded, cut off over ‘f**k off’ remark aimed at Trump during EU meeting

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen was reprimanded for using profanity during a European Parliament session directed at Donald Trump. During his remarks, Vistisen used a rude phrase, saying, “Mr President, f**k off.”

His comments were immediately cut off by Nicolae Stefanuta, Vice President of the European Parliament. Stefanuta said the language used by Vistisen was not “allowed in the house” and that “it is against our rules.” He concluded by reminding lawmakers that personal views do not justify foul language and warned that violating the rules could lead to consequences. 

Vistisen’s remarks followed Trump’s expressed interest in acquiring Greenland and his warning that the region would be weak without Washington.

EU lawmaker warned after profane remark at Trump

Danish lawmaker Anders Vistisen stressed that Denmark has no intention of giving up the territory while addressing Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland. “Dear President Trump, listen very carefully. Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800 years. It is an integrated country. It is not for sale,” European Parliament member Vistisen said.

The sharp remarks came as Trump has recently intensified his push to gain control over Greenland. The island is an autonomous Danish territory and a NATO ally. Trump said earlier this week that there was “no going back” on the issue.

After making his point, the 38-year-old lawmaker ended his speech in Danish and stepped away from the podium. That was when Nicolae Stefanuta, Vice President of the European Parliament, intervened.

“If the translation was correct, the term you used is not allowed in this house, and there will be consequences for the message you have used. It is not okay in this house of democracy,” Stefanuta said, according to a clip of the scene. Stefanuta added, "I’m sorry, colleague.”

“This is against our rules... as much as you might feel, or the room might feel in this, we have clear rules about curse words, language that is inappropriate in this room. I’m sorry to interrupt you, but it is unacceptable, even if you might have strong political feelings about this."

“Regardless of what we think about Mr Trump, it is not possible to use such language,” he continued, drawing applause from the chamber.

Greenland rejects Trump’s US acquisition push

Greenland’s leadership pushed back firmly against talk of the island becoming American, making its position clear as interest from Donald Trump grew louder. Mute Egede said Greenland values its ties with the United States but has no desire to change its identity or ownership.

His comments came as Trump continued to express interest in acquiring Greenland, with the push intensifying in recent days. Trump warned that European countries could face heavy tariffs if they opposed the move and described the plan as “imperative for national and world security.”

Trump spokesperson Anna Kelly told TMZ, “President Trump was not elected to preserve the status quo - he is a visionary leader who is always generating creative ideas to bolster US national security. Many of this president’s predecessors recognized the strategic logic of acquiring Greenland, but only President Trump has had the courage to pursue this seriously."

Kelly added, "As the president said, NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the United States, and Greenlanders would be better served if protected by the United States from modern threats in the Arctic region.”