Anders Vistisen, a Danish member of the European Parliament, has told U.S. President Donald Trump to "f*** off" after Trump again expressed interest in purchasing the island of Greenland. Newsweek has contacted the White House and Vistisen for comment via email.

Greenland Prime Minister Múte B. Egede has called on the nation to remain calm as Donald Trump continues to eye up the Danish territory, insisting the US needs it for security

During a discussion on the policies of the new US administration, a Danish MEP directly addressed Donald Trump. Anders Vistisen stated that Greenland is not for sale. He also used profanity from the podium.

President Trump said Denmark will “come along” on the potential sale of Greenland and emphasized the U.S. and others need the Arctic island to fortify international security in the region.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States needs to control Greenland to ensure international security. Trump made the comments while signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House on the first day of his second term as president.

Qupanuk Olsen, a Greenlandic content creator who posts videos on life and culture in her home country, says "We are not for sale and no, we are not interested in becoming a state under [the] United States.