— September 23, 2026

Before Lumpy Rutherford entered the room for a signing ceremony with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, a particular song choice drew significant attention.

Source: Irish Star

Donald Trump faced fresh humiliation during the signing of his long-awaited Greenland deal, after a notable song selection played ahead of his arrival.

Convening on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Trump signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security. The deal followed years of pressure from the US president, who repeatedly refused to rule out a US invasion of the autonomous territory.

Trump's fixation on Greenland had generated considerable friction among the US's NATO allies, with many in Denmark, Greenland, and the broader defensive alliance outraged over the new agreement. As delegates and members of the press awaited the arrival of Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and Greenland's prime minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, a particular song choice drew significant attention.

Several songs were played throughout the wait, but the final track before their entrance was widely regarded as especially telling. It was 'Send in the Clowns', from the 1973 musical A Little Night Music.

Don't you love farce?
My fault, I fear
I thought that you'd want what I want
Sorry, my dear
But where are the clowns?
Quick, send in the clowns
Don't bothеr, they're herе

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