Donald Trump Gets Trolled By Greenlanders By Pretending To Be Fentanyl Addicts During Snow Storms

Greenlanders are trolling Donald Trump by pretending to be fentanyl addicts during snow storms in a viral social media trend that has captured global attention. The videos, showing locals slumped in the characteristic 'fentanyl fold' amid blizzards, are captioned with sardonic phrases like 'Bringing American culture to Greenland'.

This comes as Trump, in his second term, presses for US control of the territory for national security reasons, prompting sharp rebukes from Denmark and Greenland's government. The stunt underscores local frustration with external interference, hardly a surprise given the island's history of fending off such overtures.

Trump's Renewed Push for Greenland

Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland dates back to 2019, when he first floated the idea during his initial presidency, likening it to a large real estate deal. The proposal was swiftly dismissed as absurd by Danish officials. Historical precedents exist: in 1867, the US considered purchasing Greenland and Iceland for what equates to £92.7 million ($125 million) today, though the deal never materialised.

A secret offer followed in 1946, again rejected. Since World War II, the US has maintained a military presence there, including Thule Air Base, under NATO arrangements. In late 2025, Trump revived the push, appointing a special envoy and arguing the island's strategic value in countering Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic. He imposed 10% tariffs on Denmark and seven other EU NATO allies from 1 February, escalating to 25% by June unless negotiations advance.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos this month, Trump called for immediate talks but ruled out force, citing a framework deal with NATO's secretary general. Denmark subsidises Greenland with an annual block grant of around £444.7 million ($600 million), covering much of its budget, which Trump claims burdens Copenhagen unnecessarily.

The Viral Fentanyl Fold Trend

The trolling videos emerged in mid-January 2026, filmed on Nuuk's snowy streets, where participants mimic the bent, rigid stance associated with fentanyl users in US urban footage. Often called the 'zombie drug stance', the pose involves bowed heads and dangling arms, exaggerated against Greenland's icy backdrop.

One clip, with over 1.9 million likes on TikTok, features two residents frozen in position while heavy snow falls. 'Hitting back where it hurts', as one observer put it, the trend parodies America's opioid crisis, which has seen fentanyl linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually. Shared across platforms, including a post by X account Mario Nawfal noting 'satire is faster than diplomacy', the content has amassed millions of views.

The dark humour resonates online, though critics argue it insensitively mocks a genuine epidemic.

Reactions from All Sides

Americans have responded variably, with some finding the videos amusing and others deeming them cruel, especially amid the US fentanyl crisis. Greenland's government, via its foreign ministry, has reiterated the island is not for sale, aligning with Denmark's firm stance.

EU leaders condemned the tariffs as coercive, straining NATO ties. Analysts suggest the stunt amplifies Greenlandic calls for greater autonomy, potentially complicating US-Danish relations.

With talks stalled, the fentanyl satire underscores deep-seated resistance among Greenlanders to Trump's ambitions. The trend may fade, but it leaves a lingering question over Arctic geopolitics and NATO's future cohesion.