Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård has criticised US President Donald Trump's attempts to annex Greenland, describing him as 'a little man who got megalomania'. Speaking at the European Film Awards, Skarsgård called Trump's actions 'absurd' and 'criminal'.
Skarsgård, a frontrunner for the supporting actor Oscar for his role in 'Sentimental Value', told Polish outlet Interia: 'It's absurd, isn't it? It's a little man who got megalomania, and he's trying to take the world.' He linked Trump's push for Greenland to his recent involvement in Venezuela, saying: 'He took Venezuela, suddenly, and that's for Chevron. He'll take Greenland for minerals. He's a criminal.'
Greenland is self-governing but Denmark handles its defence and foreign policy. Trump has written on Truth Social calling for the 'complete and total purchase' of Greenland and threatened EU nations with tariffs if they oppose him.
Icelandic singer Björk has also criticised Trump and Denmark, expressing support for Greenlandic independence. She wrote: 'I wish all Greenlanders blessing in their fight for independence... Colonialism has repeatedly given me horror chills.'
Skarsgård, recovering from a stroke, plays an ailing film director in Joachim Trier's film. He also revealed plans for a second 'Mamma Mia!' sequel featuring Meryl Streep's character.
