: Europe’s Far Right and Trump: Greenland Divide
Greenland Bid Strains Ties Between Denmark’s Far-Right and Donald Trump
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NUUK, Greenland - A year after Donald Trump’s return to power, the leader of Denmark’s People’s Party is distancing himself from the U.S. president following Trump’s repeated attempts to acquire Greenland. Morten Messerschmidt, who once sought alignment with Trump on issues of national sovereignty, now finds himself navigating a complex geopolitical situation that challenges his political stance.
In January 2026, days before trump’s inauguration, Messerschmidt visited Mar-a-Lago believing he shared common ground with the president regarding the perceived dangers of European integration. He publicly stated a desire to collaborate with Trump to “make the West great again,” according to local media reports at the time. messerschmidt emphasized the importance of “nationale suverænitet” – national sovereignty – as a cornerstone of national identity and cultural preservation. This concept resonated with conservative movements across Europe.
Trump’s Greenland Pursuit Creates Distance
However, Trump’s persistent interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory, has created a rift. Over the past year, Trump has made several overtures toward annexing Greenland, potentially redrawing borders that have been in place for approximately 300 years.While Trump scaled back immediate military threats this week, he left the door open to future acquisition attempts. In a Thursday interview with Fox business, Trump stated, “Its total access – there’s no end,” and when asked if he still intended to acquire the island, he replied, “It’s possible. Anything is absolutely possible.”
Awkward Encounter at Mar-a-Lago
Despite Messerschmidt’s January 2026 visit to Mar-a-Lago, Trump declined to meet with him directly. Instead, Messerschmidt engaged in discussions about Greenland with Marla Maples, Trump’s ex-wife. Messerschmidt reportedly felt misrepresented by the situation, stating he was falsely portrayed as prioritizing a cause other than Denmark’s interests.
Source: Le Monde