Greenlanders are pushing back at Donald Trump’s rhetoric over their island with humour, posting a wave of social media clips that mock what they describe as “American culture” by imitating fentanyl users.
In the short videos, widely shared on social media, Greenlanders can be seen bending forward and swaying- mimicking the posture often associated with opioid addiction- while snow falls in the background.
Many of the clips are filmed outdoors, with users leaning into the contrast between Greenland’s icy landscape and the imagery they are parodying. Several Greenlanders posted similar videos across platforms, triggering a flood of reactions. One user commented, “Some meme wars to settle the score,” while another wrote, “Greenland hitting with facts.” A third response read, “LMAOOOO ok that’s funny.”
Greenlanders post social media clips making fun of “American culture” by imitating fentanyl users.
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The satirical pushback comes amid rising political tension after Donald Trump renewed his push for the United States to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Donald Trump has said there is “no going back” on his plan, arguing that Greenland is “imperative for national and world security.” He has also warned of new tariffs on countries that oppose US control of the island, escalating the dispute with European allies.
Greenland’s government and Denmark have repeatedly said the island is not for sale, stressing that its future must be decided by Greenlanders themselves. The issue has also sparked rare mass mobilisation on the ground as thousands of people took to the streets in Greenland’s capital Nuuk.
COLD SHOULDER: Thousands rally in Greenland’s capital city, chanting “Greenland is not for sale,” after President Trump doubles down on the U.S.’ initiative to acquire the country.
The protest is reportedly the biggest demonstration in the nation’s history. pic.twitter.com/e3Vf22E2Kj
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The online backlash unfolded alongside sharper diplomatic warnings in Europe. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, French President Emmanuel Macron warned of “a shift towards a world without rules,” calling the “endless accumulation of new tariffs” threatened by the US “fundamentally unacceptable.” The dispute has reached the European Parliament, which is expected to suspend approval of a trade deal with the United States as tensions over Greenland continue to deepen.
