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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Jan Kevin Bautista

Greenland Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt 'Overwhelmed' and Almost to Tears on Camera After Meeting with POTUS

Greenland’s Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt was visibly emotional, saying she was 'overwhelmed' after the meeting with President Trump. (Credit: Screengrab from YouTube video 'Qanorooq 14.01.2026'/KNR Nutaarsiassat / KNR News)

Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt was visibly emotional and close to tears during a televised interview following high-level meetings with United States officials in Washington, D.C. The moment, captured in a widely shared video, shows Motzfeldt speaking openly about the strain placed on her and her small department during recent diplomatic discussions.

In the footage, Motzfeldt pauses several times as she describes the pressure of the past few days. She says the work has been intense and emotionally demanding, adding that the responsibility of protecting Greenlandic people weighs heavily on her. Despite her visible emotion, she stresses that the government remains strong and committed to ensuring safety and stability for the country.

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