US Edition[Satire] Greenland Mayor Issues Warning After U.S. Flag Stunt
- On Tuesday, Bavarian comedian Maxi Schafroth attempted to hoist the U.S. flag near Nuuk's cultural centre, and Police imposed a fine during filming for German satirical programme Extra 3.
- Broadcaster NDR said the segment was a satirical critique and not aimed at Greenlanders, confirming filming took place Tuesday and Wednesday in Nuuk with a U.S. flag planned to be raised.
- When questioned, Schafroth claimed to be a U.S. official and left to disapproving looks, according to an AFP journalist, while Avaaraq Olsen, mayor of Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq, said children were frightened and criticised amplifying fears for clicks or laughs.
- Avaaraq Olsen, mayor of Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq, urged media to act responsibly as NDR issued regrets to Greenlanders and Greenland's government works to ease local anxiety.
- With more than one million German viewers, Extra 3's satirical segment risks wider diplomatic resonance amid U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated Greenland remarks.
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The German "extra 3" satirist Maximilian Schafroth wanted to raise a US flag in Greenland. No one found that funny. A manual criticism.
Almost the dream of American President Donald Trump would have been fulfilled on Thursday in Nuuk. Then the police came and put an end to the fun.
Ledile called the media and influencers to restraint on Thursday, January 29, calling the humorist joke of "extremely harmful".
In Greenland, a comedian tried to raise an American flag on a mast by pretending to be an official of the United States. He was severely reframed by the mayor of Nuuk. - Greenland: an actor tries to raise an American flag and provokes controversy (International).
Passersby stopped Maxi Schafroth, known for his TV show.
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