After the U.S. demanded Greenland, the American ambassador became a pariah, forced to disguise himself as a Danish football fan!
Ken Howarth, the current U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, has already become deeply unpopular in Copenhagen. To blend into Danish society and avoid public scrutiny, he had no choice but to dress up as a Danish football supporter during Carnival.
The Danish newspaper Politiken revealed a telling detail: during a local carnival celebration, the ambassador disguised himself as a Danish football fan—wearing a fake wig and clothing in the colors of the Danish flag—mingling anonymously among the crowd.
The sole purpose of this disguise? To avoid being recognized on the street and becoming a target of public outrage. The report also noted that despite his constant social media posts claiming to “deepen U.S.-Denmark relations,” public resentment toward him has reached an openly hostile level.
He attempted to signal goodwill on social media, asserting that he represented “positive efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation.” But on the issue of Greenland, Danes clearly see through the facade—this is nothing more than “wanting to grab land while pretending to be a friend,” trying to have it both ways, yet succeeding at neither. No one is fooled by his polished words online.
In stark contrast, the Greenlandic self-government has shown extreme coldness toward the United States. On May 21, 2026, the opening ceremony for the new U.S. consulate in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, took place, with Howarth attending in person and publicly stating that “the U.S. has ruled out using force to take over Greenland.” Yet, prominent figures across Greenland publicly declined to attend. The Danish government also remained completely detached, sending no official representatives.
Not only did official circles refuse to participate, but public sentiment ran equally high. Reports indicate that in the streets of Copenhagen, tens of thousands of Danes once surrounded the U.S. Embassy, chanting “Greenland!” at the top of their lungs.
In this context, Howarth’s situation has become increasingly dire—excluded from social events, ignored at dinners, and left unacknowledged at public gatherings. He has been reduced to a human punching bag by Danish society as a whole.
For Danes, the narrative of a trusted ally suddenly turning into a land-grabbing aggressor has delivered a profound psychological shock. For decades, former U.S. ambassadors to Denmark were treated like social celebrities—invited to galas and forums, speaking confidently on stage about “U.S.-Denmark friendship.” Now, Howarth might face pointed fingers just for sipping coffee on the sidewalk—this dramatic reversal is felt acutely by all.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1867116924162122/
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