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French Embassy Mocks White House with Swift Lyrics Amid Greenland Dispute

1/19/2026

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The French Embassy in the United States used Taylor Swift lyrics to mock the White House amid Greenland tensions.
On January 16, the embassy announced French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to send resources to Greenland, referencing 'The Fate of Ophelia'.
This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland, a claim Denmark rejected.
Keir Starmer, the U.K. Prime Minister, criticized the tariffs and urged calm discussions.

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The French Embassy in the United States used Taylor Swift lyrics to mock the White House amid Greenland tensions.
On January 16, the embassy announced French President Emmanuel Macron's plan to send resources to Greenland, referencing 'The Fate of Ophelia'.
This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland, a claim Denmark rejected.
Keir Starmer, the U.K. Prime Minister, criticized the tariffs and urged calm discussions.