Cancels Denmark visit over Greenland rejection

After reports emerged that Trump had expressed interest in purchasing Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rejected the idea as "absurd." Trump responded by abruptly canceling a planned state visit to Denmark, calling Frederiksen's comments "nasty" and claiming her rejection was disrespectful. The bizarre episode drew international ridicule and strained U.S.-Danish relations. Greenland's premier also rejected any sale, calling the idea of selling Greenland and its people "completely ridiculous." The incident exemplified Trump's impulsive decision-making and transactional approach to foreign policy.

"I thought it was not a nice statement... It was a nasty statement." — Q&A after canceling Denmark trip, August 21, 2019