Danish Parliament Laughing Over Trump’s Demand for Nobel Peace Prize? No!

This video predates Trump's demand for a peace prize, as it is from 2019, and not recent as claimed.

Fact-Check: This video is from 2019 and not recent, as claimed.

(Source: The Quint) 

Amid United States President Donald Trump’s escalating remarks about taking control of Greenland, a semi-autonomous region of Denmark, a video is being shared on social media claiming to show Danish lawmakers mocking his request for a Nobel Peace Prize.

Social media users are circulating the clip alleging that Denmark’s leaders ridiculed Trump during a parliamentary session.

An archive of the post can be found here.

(Source: X/Screenshot) 

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Is the claim true?: No, the claim is false as this video dates back to 2019.

• This incident took place when the parliamentarians discussed the government's purchase of circus animals.

What we found: At first, we ran a relevant keyword search and was led to a report by Euro News featuring the same video from 3 October 2019.

• The report noted that Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen burst into laughter while delivering a speech at the parliament session on 3 October 2019.

• She began to chuckle while recounting a tale of circus elephants purchased by the Danish government in September to ensure they received a proper retirement.

Here a preview of the report.

(Source: Euro News/Screenshot)

• Additionally, NBC News also posted the same video on their Facebook in October 2019.

• Additionally, the video was also shared by Danish broadcaster DR.dk on 4 October 2019, mentioning that each year following the inauguration of the parliament, there was an opening debate addressing a variety of subjects.

• PM Frederiksen was scheduled to discuss the state's acquisition of circus elephants, as it was illegal for circuses to own them.

• The statement overwhelmed Frederiksen, causing her to burst into laughter as she recounted the purchases.

Conclusion: The viral claim is false as the video has no connection to Trump's demand for a Nobel Peace Prize.

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