Greenland Crisis Has Danes Chuckling, in Their Own Way

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Amelia NierenbergFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Danes have responded to American threats to take a part of their territory by using humor and satire to cope with the crisis. A Trump pincushion and "Make America Go Away" hat have become popular items, while sales of orange "moron cakes" and red "MAGA" hats have surged. The Arctic island of Greenland has been part of Denmark's kingdom for over 300 years, but President Trump's insistence on claiming it as US territory has sparked a diplomatic dispute. In response, ordinary Danes have turned to humor and irony to express their frustration. A needlepointer has offered free pincushion patterns featuring Mr. Trump's image, while some have taken to boycotting American-made goods through apps like UdenUSA. Danish veterans marched in protest against Mr. Trump, highlighting the public's outrage at the US president's stance on Greenland.

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