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Donald Trump in fiery call with Denmark's prime minister over Greenland [View all]

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Donald Trump insisted he was serious in his determination to take over Greenland in a fiery telephone call with Denmark’s prime minister, according to senior European officials.

The US president spoke to Mette Frederiksen, the Danish premier, for 45 minutes last week. The White House has not commented on the call but Frederiksen said she had emphasised that the vast Arctic island — an autonomous part of the kingdom of Denmark — was not for sale, while noting America’s “big interest” in it.

Five current and former senior European officials briefed on the call said the conversation had gone very badly.

They added that Trump had been aggressive and confrontational following the Danish prime minister’s comments that the island was not for sale, despite her offer of more co-operation on military bases and mineral exploitation.

“It was horrendous,” said one of the people. Another added: “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.”

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Donald Trump in fiery call with Denmark's prime minister over Greenland [View all] Nevilledog Jan 24 OP

He's going to say it was a perfect phone call CurtEastPoint Jan 24 #1

No, he'll say the phone call was "beautiful". whathehell Jan 24 #5

But she was vrry nasty BonnieJW Jan 24 #35

Of course.. whathehell Jan 24 #40

trDUMP will say the female Premier of Denmark,... magicarpet Jan 24 #65

Blushed?!? mwmisses4289 Jan 25 #109

Trump has to take over one country to make the rest fall in line. TheBlackAdder Jan 24 #25

Does Denmark do black ops? sinkingfeeling Jan 24 #2

Do they need volunteers? 58Sunliner Jan 24 #13

What the fuck happens with the fucking NATO Article 5 agreement when the US attacks Danish troops in Greenland? SoFlaBro Jan 24 #3

I wondered about that too. Will the US be obligated to defend Greenland from the US? jls4561 Jan 24 #8

Pervert Hoover will leave NATO first then fucking send in all three branches. The next 10 NATO members have about 1/2 SoFlaBro Jan 24 #23

I've said it for months that he was serious about Greenland Arazi Jan 24 #24

What if the US military refuses to fight? wnylib Jan 24 #95

What would be illegal about the order? Arazi Jan 25 #101

Violation of international law to invade a sovereign nation without just cause wnylib Jan 25 #110

I wish I could REC your post 100 times RandomNumbers Jan 25 #112

He cannot leave NATO without 2/3 of the house and senate...ain't happening PortTack Jan 24 #50

He doesn't need to formally leave NATO, he can just stop cooperating with it. jg10003 Jan 24 #61

True...right now NATO doesn't really need us to respond to threats from Russia PortTack Jan 24 #67

I would like to think that won't happen ornotna Jan 24 #11

If that piss-soaked Orange Bastard sends them, they will go. SoFlaBro Jan 24 #20

We're talking about breaking international law here....I don't think even his goons who are running the show PortTack Jan 24 #73

Have you seen this pack of piss-soaked shitbirds? That is exactly what they want. Brining the planet to fucking heel. SoFlaBro Jan 24 #85

Consider this is a pretense for the US leaving NATO, which is Putin's fondest wish Bluetus Jan 24 #55

All it takes is Orange Fuckhead deploying troops to Greenland to set up a permanent base. What the fuck would they do? SoFlaBro Jan 24 #86

We already have a permanent base there. cab67 Jan 24 #94

Orange Turd wants to fucking start shooting unless they fucking relent. SoFlaBro Jan 25 #107

That would 100% be an illegal order which no military member of any rank should follow. yodermon Jan 24 #76

They ignore the orders of this shitty CIC, they'll fucking be court martialed by the fucking toadies he's put in place. SoFlaBro Jan 24 #87

Remember Nuremberg? orangecrush Jan 24 #88

That's exactly how I expect this piece of fucking shit MAGA Turd Regime to end. Trials. Ropes. Cyanide pills. Better USA SoFlaBro Jan 25 #118

And how many military members refused to invade: EX500rider Jan 25 #115

He thought he could bully Fredericksen. haele Jan 24 #4

That was my very first thought. I didn't know it was a woman, but I figured as much hearing how he acted. nt woodsprite Jan 24 #17

I bet he pisses his pants Seinan Sensei Jan 24 #58

I don't give a shit what he says.. Somebody has to Cha Jan 24 #6

Amen, Cha, amen! dmr Jan 25 #104

... Solly Mack Jan 24 #7

hitler bullied leaders of austria and czechoslovakia in the same manner nt msongs Jan 24 #9

So Trump is setting a precedent VMA131Marine Jan 24 #10

to be fair Kali Jan 24 #72

Pootie orders, tsf puts hickeys on his ass. rubbersole Jan 25 #103

STATES RIGHTS!! underpants Jan 24 #12

Fiery? More like pathetic. C_U_L8R Jan 24 #14

I'm so damn sick of the fucking hyperbole. Initech Jan 24 #29

and guards and barbed wire...... lastlib Jan 25 #108

Do you get a peace prize for starting a war with Denmark? Johonny Jan 24 #15

Where's the $ coming from to buy Greenland? beaglelover Jan 24 #16

No $$ involved imo Arazi Jan 24 #19

Oh, he will offer money... GoYouPackersGo Jan 24 #48

Traitor Billionaires and phony crypto currency. nt delisen Jan 24 #79

At this rate, NATO will kick us out before assface gets a chance to withdraw from it. nt Buns_of_Fire Jan 24 #18

And Putin laughs... Arazi Jan 24 #21

He's seeing a potential new member to the "Pariah Nations Club". nt Buns_of_Fire Jan 24 #38

"He threatened specific measures against Denmark such as targeted tariffs" against the Ozempic/Wegovy country muriel_volestrangler Jan 24 #22

Trump is threatening Denmark's economic ruin if they don't hand over Greenland? Irish_Dem Jan 24 #30

Massive Crisis!!!! Pachamama Jan 24 #32

Trump is a fucking national embarrassment. FSogol Jan 24 #26

No, our electorate is misanthrope Jan 25 #105

Hear Hear! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 25 #117

Trump is out of control and very dangerous. Irish_Dem Jan 24 #27

Wish I could have heard that conversation IzzaNuDay Jan 24 #28

Is he picking a war with NATO? bucolic_frolic Jan 24 #31

I am not qualified to state this but Trump is crazy. There. twodogsbarking Jan 24 #33

The world can't take four years of this monstrous psychopathy from the leader of a global superpower 0rganism Jan 24 #34

The idiot is risking war with NATO as Demark is in the NATO alliance. brush Jan 24 #36

I can't much more Ananda62 Jan 24 #49

Didn't Rebl2 Jan 24 #54

The world's stance is solidifying that it is *OUR* problem to deal with him. UTUSN Jan 24 #37

"... the first time as tragedy, the second as farce." Jim__ Jan 24 #39

I hate to say it, but it's difficult to see this madness being stopped by strongly worded letters or even voting. hadEnuf Jan 24 #41

Every day I look for that glorious breaking news........ SallyHemmings Jan 24 #56

We're going to end up without a friend in the world Hekate Jan 24 #42

Again, Putin laughs... Arazi Jan 24 #45

Keep NATO busy in the west of Europe while wnylib Jan 24 #98

Trump wants us isolated. delisen Jan 24 #77

This is exactly what I've been thinking since the first time he ever broached the idea... Hekate Jan 24 #83

You have said it better than I. delisen Jan 24 #84

Many unfortunately: EX500rider Jan 25 #116

That's what he will get RainCaster Jan 24 #99

"In the first stages of totalitarian regime... secret police & the party's elite formations still play a role similar to ancianita Jan 24 #43

orange felon pamdb Jan 24 #44

He's barking mad jayschool2013 Jan 24 #46

The Danes should release a transcript or recording of the phone call dalton99a Jan 24 #47

That would be great orangecrush Jan 24 #89

Elect a lunatic...expect insanity. LudwigPastorius Jan 24 #51

I doubt he gives a shit about the insanity whatsoever. Though I'm sure he'd love to have the power. Karasu Jan 24 #68

You think he isn't? haele Jan 24 #80

I honestly believed that was the plan from the start birdographer Jan 25 #111

What do you suppose he said? no_hypocrisy Jan 24 #52

The call went badly because he doesn't like to be told no. This is going nowhere PortTack Jan 24 #53

This reminds me of his acquisition of land on the Upper West Side. SleeplessinSoCal Jan 24 #57

Say "No!" To the Toddler in Chief! YoshidaYui Jan 24 #59

Trump has gotten too big for his britches both figuratively and literally surfered Jan 24 #60

Has he used the word nasty or phrase nasty woman to describe her? Oopsie Daisy Jan 24 #62

Quite the turbulent one, isn't he? dchill Jan 24 #63

So what is on that Island 4catsmom Jan 24 #64

Oil. Because of course. Karasu Jan 24 #70

Minerals and rich fishing in the territorial waters. DFW Jan 24 #71

It's definitely the rare earth elements SilasSouleII Jan 24 #74

and access to arctic when the ice is gone Kali Jan 24 #75

That won't happen for at least the next two years. DFW Jan 24 #82

I doubt that Trump is able to think this strategically, but... LudwigPastorius Jan 24 #93

I'm pretty sure Morbius Jan 24 #96

Last week, the F'N, murdering, orange, RAPIST/TRAITOR**/FELON34 niyad Jan 24 #66

He can't deal with women in charge. milestogo Jan 24 #69

I support Greenland, f**k the U.S. of billionaires under the sociopath. JohnSJ Jan 24 #78

The NATO charter says an attack on one member is an attack on all. DFW Jan 24 #81

Trump wants WWIII against NATO stollen Jan 24 #90

Just performative tough guy BS to play to his base es466 Jan 24 #91

Hitler wannabe. We're in it now. Joinfortmill Jan 24 #92

Invading Greenland would be enough to move many allies from the Petro-Dollar Exp Jan 24 #97

That's what Putin wants. Justice matters. Jan 24 #100

Agreed. nt Exp Jan 25 #114

Our President is mentally ill and apparently we can do nothing about it. travelingthrulife Jan 25 #102

Denmark has been ranked "the happiest country on earth." pfitz59 Jan 25 #106

Trump thinks he is buying real estate, loves bullying Historic NY Jan 25 #113