News Alert: Trump attacks Danish prime minister over 'nasty' comment about Greenland purchase: 'Don't say what an absurd idea that is'

President Trump had announced Tuesday evening that he was abruptly calling off a trip to Denmark because Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was not interested in selling him Greenland. Frederiksen called the idea "absurd" over the weekend after news broke of Trump's interest in purchasing the island, a self-governing country that is part of the kingdom of Denmark. "She's not talking to me; she's talking to the United States of America," Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Aug 21, 12:44 PM     Trump attacks Danish prime minister over 'nasty' comment about Greenland purchase: 'Don't say what an absurd idea that is' President Trump had announced Tuesday evening that he was abruptly calling off a trip to Denmark because Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was not interested in selling him Greenland. Frederiksen called the idea "absurd" over the weekend after news broke of Trump's interest in purchasing the island, a self-governing country that is part of the kingdom of Denmark. "She's not talking to me; she's talking to the United States of America," Trump told reporters at the White House on Wednesday. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071