'Trump appears to feel an affinity for Scandinavia and the Nordic countries. Even if he doesn't really have Swedish blood, it's almost as if he feels he does,' writes Frida Ghitis for CNNOpinion
Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to the Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. Follow her on Twitter @fridaghitis. The opinions expressed in this commentary are those of the author. Read more opinion on CNN.
President Donald Trump seems to have a peculiar obsession with Scandinavian countries. He just insulted Denmark, a NATO ally, petulantly canceling a trip in which Queen Margrethe II planned to personally host him and the First Lady -- a great honor -- and disparaging Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, calling her "nasty" -- one of the insults he generally reserves for strong women.
Frida Ghitis The Danes were visibly baffled, openly irritated, and the royals laconically offended. The palace said they were "surprised" by the cancellation, adding diplomatically, "We have nothing more to say about this case." It all came after Frederiksen rebuffed Trump's idea of buying Greenland, an independent Danish territory, as "absurd." She was hardly alone in the sentiment.
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