Cheers to Denmark and Greenland. The ball is now in the Trump’s court.
No Framework for a Deal
Earlier today, Trump announced a “framework for a Greenland deal” and suspended his threat of tariffs on 8 European nations.
Well guess, what. The alleged “framework for a deal” was nothing but another Trump lie.
Moronic Statement
Truth Social Link: Based upon a very productive meeting that I have had with the Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte, we have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and, in fact, the entire Arctic Region. This solution, if consummated, will be a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations. Based upon this understanding, I will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st. Additional discussions are being held concerning The Golden Dome as it pertains to Greenland. Further information will be made available as discussions progress. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and various others, as needed, will be responsible for the negotiations — They will report directly to me. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A Peachy Deal
If you do not see the idiocy of Trump’s statement, you have a serious problem.
It’s like me entering an agreement with a neighbor to steal peaches off another neighbors tree, calling it a framework for a peach deal.
There is no framework unless Denmark and Greenland say there is a framework.
The Correct Response
The “solution” will not be consummated because there is no solution short of Trump backing down from his asinine position.
Immediate Reaction
Bloomberg comments Trump Tells Europe to Hand Over Greenland, But Rules Out Force
The president ruled out the use of military force, but he insinuated that he would weigh Europe’s response to his demands when considering the US’s commitment to NATO going forward.
“You can say yes, and we will be very appreciative, or you can say no, and we will remember,” the president said.
Denmark’s immediate reaction was “no.”
“We will not enter into any negotiations on the basis of giving up fundamental principles,” Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said in Copenhagen. “That is something we will never do.” It “goes without saying” that Danes clearly reject ceding Greenland to the US, he added.
Trump, asked later Wednesday about Rasmussen’s remarks, said that he wanted to hear from Denmark in person.
“If he wants to tell me, he’ll tell me that to my face,” Trump said during a meeting with NATO chief Mark Rutte. Trump said he would discuss the issue with Rutte, who he saw as “frankly more important” than Danish officials.
The Lie and the Rebuttal
Trump: “I assume Denmark weighed in.”
On Wednesday night, Aaja Chemnitz, one of the two Greenlandic members of the Danish parliament and a major political figure in Greenland, rejected what President Trump said about his “future deal” with NATO.
“What we are witnessing these days in statements from Trump is completely absurd. NATO has absolutely no mandate to negotiate anything whatsoever without us in Greenland,” she said in a post on Facebook.
All We Are Asking For
Trump: I am seeking immediate negotiations to once again discuss the acquisition of Greenland by the United States. We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force where we would be frankly unstoppable. But I won’t do that, okay? … I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force. All we are asking for is to get Greenland, including the right title and ownership, because you need ownership to defend it.
Note the lies and contradictions. Trump simultaneously proposes “We probably won’t get anything unless I decide to use excessive strength and force” while saying he wont use force.
And “all he wants” is the title and ownership of Greenland. That’s all.
Rasmussen Should Take the Offer
Just listen to how this this moron thinks. Rutte is “frankly more important” than Danish officials.
I suggest Rasmussen accept the offer and say this directly “Dear Mr. President, Fuck Off.” Say it in person and invite the press.
Telling Comment
Asked later to clarify his suggestion that he would “remember” if Europe did not accede to his demands, Trump declined, telling a reporter to “figure that out yourself.”
I already did. It wasn’t hard.
Earlier today I commented Trump Says U.S. Won’t Use Force on Greenland, That’s a Lie
Let’s discuss an apparent partial (for now) TACO by Trump on Greenland.
Please Note the Deal
‘A Piece of Ice for World Protection’. Trump does not want a “piece of ice” he wants the whole island.
Then what? Trump has no use for Europe. He just wants Greenland.
His proposal is no different than “Give me your lunch money and I will be your bodyguard.“ See the 1980 film “My Bodyguard”
I encourage everyone to see what true leadership looks like. It’s from Canada.
January 20, 2026: I Salute Mark Carney’s Speech About Trump at Davos. Canadians Should be Proud
Thank you Prime Minister Mark Carney!
Leaders lead. Bullies threaten. Thieves steal. And Liars lie. Trump is a bully, liar, and a thief.
Any questions?
The appropriate response is to tell trump to his face “Fuck off” preferably with the press present, lots of press.
