Jim, we expect the prime minister to speak any moment now. ![]() for sale? Alaska? Please show more respect." There is a general feeling of offense here, one party leader or a spokesperson for them said, two people's parties said, "For no reason Trump it seems that autonomous, because it is an autonomous part of the country, is for sale, then insultingly cancels visits that everybody was preparing for. She's trying there of course to soften the blow but it is a big one.Īnd local journalists I spoke to say it's quite strongly how this has actually united Danes of across the political spectrum, all the political divide. ![]() Great friends of allies like America and Denmark should be able to discuss all issues openly and candidly," and it says hashtag partnershipsmatter. ambassador to Denmark has tweeted just in the last few hours, "At POTUS values and respects Denmark and looks forward to a visit in the future to discuss the many important issues on our strong bilateral relationship. Now looking at all the reaction today you can see why the U.S. You know, this is a very official state visit. president due in two weeks' time, or less then, was invited by Her Majesty the Queen, Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Lots of people we're speaking to - in the local press, say that people feel that they've been offended, that the government has been offended, that the queen has been offended because this visit from the U.S. So here in Copenhagen, everyone woke up this morning, and I think the general feeling was incredulity, shock, surprise, and actually quite a lot of offense has been caused here. Is it surprise? Is it anger?ĪNNA STEWART, CNN CORRESPONDENT: I mean, it's been quite a turnaround as you say. I'm curious how officials are responding there. She is in the Danish capital of Copenhagen.Īnna, President Trump has said buying Greenland, and again, you're hearing me correctly there, buying Greenland is not a priority for him but he has canceled a trip to Denmark over Denmark's refusal. Going to break down all the new polling numbers, but first let's get to Anna Stewart. Also slipping, Americans' confidence in where the economy is heading. Sources telling CNN that the president called the head of the NRA to tell him that universal background checks are now off the table.Īnd a new CNN poll out this morning shows a six-month low for the president's job approval rating. ![]() Plus, another day passes since the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, and President Trump runs away from his pledge for stricter background check legislation. A sudden change of heart, a shock to one of the U.S.' most loyal allies, the Danish royal family calling it, quote, "a complete surprise." Another official describing it as unfathomable. President Trump scrapping his upcoming visit to NATO-ally Denmark after its prime minister calls his interest in buying Greenland, that's right, buying part of Denmark, absurd. And we begin this morning with a stunning cancellation. JIM SCIUTTO, CNN ANCHOR: A very good Wednesday morning to you. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Drone was Shot Down Over Yemen President Trump Calls for Russia to Rejoin G7 Trump Moves to Expand Detentions of Migrant Families. Trump Cancels Denmark Visit After Greenland Sale Rejected Trump Tells NRA Background Checks are Off the Table.
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