"He’s Not Welcome": Danish Hotels Ban Trump Officials After "F-Bomb" Incident

“He’s Not Welcome”: Danish Hotels Ban Trump Officials After “F-Bomb” Incident

The transatlantic spat over Greenland has sparked intense online buzz — and now a viral rumor claiming that several Copenhagen hotels, bars, and small businesses are posting signs declaring “Trump officials not welcome” or “No Trump staff.”

The alleged signs, supposedly spotted in photos shared on social media, range from polite refusals (“We respectfully decline service to Trump administration officials”) to blunt statements (“He’s not welcome here – hands off Greenland”). Some versions even feature the spoof “Make America Go Away” red caps that surfaced during weekend protests.

This rumor gained traction shortly after Danish MEP Anders Vistisen’s viral outburst on January 21, 2026, during a live European Parliament debate. Vistisen directly addressed President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire or control Greenland, declaring the Arctic territory “not for sale” before bluntly telling the president: “Let me put this in words you might understand: Mr. President, f*** off.”

The profanity-laced remark — the second time Vistisen has used the phrase publicly against Trump — went mega-viral, amassing millions of views and drawing both applause for his defiance and criticism for breaching parliamentary decorum. The moment was immediately interrupted by the presiding vice president, who reprimanded Vistisen for violating rules on language.

The rumor of hotel bans appears to be a symbolic extension of this outrage. It suggests a cheeky, grassroots pushback from Danish businesses against Trump’s threats — including 10–25% tariffs on Denmark and other European allies unless Greenland is handed over, with Trump refusing to rule out other measures.

However, as of January 23, 2026, this claim is unconfirmed and widely regarded as false or exaggerated. No mainstream Danish or international media outlets (including DR, TV2, Politiken, The Guardian, Reuters, or BBC) have reported any hotels or businesses actually posting such signs or enforcing bans on Trump administration officials. Searches across local news, social media verification threads, and fact-check sites show no photos from reliable sources, no statements from hotel associations, and no official complaints or legal discussions.

Instead, the real story remains focused on:

• Vistisen’s speech amplifying European frustration
• Strong statements from Danish PM Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s PM Múte B. Egede rejecting the demands as “unacceptable”
• Weekend protests in Copenhagen and Nuuk with thousands waving flags and chanting against annexation
• The viral “Make America Go Away” caps selling out as protest symbols

Trump, speaking at Davos, dismissed the backlash, calling Denmark “ungrateful” and repeating claims the US “gave” Greenland back after WWII was “stupid.” He linked the issue to NATO spending and Arctic security, but the rhetoric has only fueled more symbolic defiance online.

Critics say the hotel ban rumor risks turning real outrage into misinformation, while supporters view it as harmless satire capturing public mood. Private businesses in Denmark can refuse service unless it violates anti-discrimination laws — political affiliation isn’t protected — but there’s no evidence any have acted on this.

The Greenland saga remains a cultural flashpoint: from viral speeches to protest icons and now unverified social media rumors. As tariffs loom (February 1 deadline), Denmark braces for potential economic fallout, but on the ground, the message is clear: Greenland isn’t for sale.

This David vs. Goliath drama continues to escalate — mostly through words, memes, and now debunked rumors. The world watches as defiance meets power plays, even if some stories are more fiction than fact.