Denmark STRIKES BACK with MASSIVE PROTEST against Trump

What this episode is about

A massive protest in Denmark, featuring over 10,000 participants, condemned President Trump's disparaging remarks about NATO and the sacrifices of allied troops. The silent march culminated at the U.S. embassy, where demonstrators expressed their outrage over the embassy's removal of Danish flags honoring fallen soldiers, highlighting the deep discontent among Danish veterans and the broader implications for U.S.-European relations.

Key takeaways

• 10,000 Danes marching for American values: a protest against the man, not the nation.
• Silence speaks volumes; the 'No Words March' reveals the deep rift in transatlantic trust.
• Removing Danish flags from the embassy? That's not just a snub; it's history turned upside down.
• Trust takes years to build, seconds to destroy; America's allies now doubt our commitment.
• In a world of division, Battle Buddies show that civil discourse can still bridge the gap.

Who speaks in this episode?

• Ken Harbaugh (Host) · 6 min speaking
• Saurin Kudson (Guest) · 3 min speaking

What is discussed, and when

1. 0:00 – 3:00: Donald Trump, Denmark, Copenhagen, Jim Harbaugh
2. 3:00 – 6:00: Denmark, David Bellia, Jim Harbaugh, Nowards March
3. 9:00 – 10:46: Copenhagen

Notable quotes from "Denmark STRIKES BACK with MASSIVE PROTEST against Trump"

• Still in Denmark where on Saturday I joined a massive protest against the Trump regime. There were over 10,000 of us marching from the historic Citadel overlooking Copenhagen…

  about Copenhagen · at 0:05

• Describe how appalled they are by both our president's statements and by the actions of the embassy. This march was a silent protest with just a few speeches and a reading of…

  about Nowards March · at 1:17

• With fellow Americans, members of a delegation from the Save America movement, and not once did we encounter anger directed towards us. It was directed towards our government…

  about Save America Movement · at 2:32

• By side with us in uniform, but he cannot abide what our government is doing now. It's Ken Harbaugh with a quick break to tell you about something new. Battleb Buddies is my…

  about Jim Harbaugh · at 3:21

• Figured out how to stay friends. Check out Battle Buddies today. Two vets, two views, one nation. Find us on the Valor Media Network. the links below. Thanks.

  about Valor Media Network · at 4:11

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

• Jim Harbaugh — Person · Host / narrator; on-location correspondent · 2 mentions · first at 0:00
  He frames the episode from Denmark/Greenland, describes the protest and alliance fallout, and conducts the on-site interview with Saurin Kudson; he also promotes his show 'Battle Buddies' featuring David Bellia.
• Donald Trump — Person · Referenced political figure / subject of protest and criticism · 3 mentions · first at 0:07
  His remarks about NATO allies’ sacrifices (Afghanistan) are presented as the trigger for the Copenhagen protest and broader damage to US-allied relationships discussed throughout the episode.
  Directed towards our government and especially our president. I did ask how long it might take once we defeat Donald Trump and once we repudiate American fascism, how long will…
• Saurin Kudson — Person · Main interview guest; protest organizer / Danish veterans representative · 1 mention · first at 3:09
  He explains why Danish veterans organized the silent 'no words' march, emphasizes it is pro-America/pro-values rather than anti-American people, and addresses the embassy flag-removal incident and the memorial significance of the Citadel start point.
  A betrayal like this is not an easy thing to get past. I spoke with one of the organizers of the Nowards March before we set off. Sauron Kudson is a former colonel in the Danish military who served alongside Americans. His.
• David Bellia — Person · Referenced collaborator / co-host (promoted segment) · 2 mentions · first at 3:38
  Mentioned as Ken Harbaugh’s conservative friend and conversation partner on 'Battle Buddies,' positioned as a credibility anchor (veteran; Medal of Honor recipient) for cross-partisan dialogue on current issues.
  Show where I try to find common ground with a conservative who I consider a true friend, David Bellia, the only surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the war in Iraq. A Navy…

Companies & orgs

• Save America Movement — Company · Affiliated group · 1 mention · first at 2:34
  A delegation from this movement was present at the protest, representing American opposition to the Trump regime.
• Valor Media Network — Company · Broadcast platform · 1 mention · first at 4:16
  The network hosting the podcast where this transcript originates.

Places & events

• Nowards March — Event · Main event · 2 mentions · first at 1:32
  A silent protest march in Denmark against the Trump regime's comments and actions, organized by Danish veterans.
• Denmark — Place · Setting · 6 mentions · first at 0:05
  The country where the protest march took place, and the context for the diplomatic tensions discussed.
  Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. I cannot begin to describe how our NATO allies have reacted to this. In fact, the Danish veterans I've spent the last week with, both here in…
• Copenhagen — Place · Setting · 4 mentions · first at 0:14
  The city where the protest march started and where the US embassy is located.

Full transcript with timestamps

0:00 It's Ken Harbaugh with the Midas Touch Network. The resistance is global. I am still in Denmark where on Saturday I joined a massive protest against the Trump regime. There were over 10,000 of us marching from the historic Citadel overlooking Copenhagen Harbor down to the US embassy. The protest was planned as a response to Donald Trump's comments, disparaging the sacrifices made by America's allies after we called upon NATO to help us in Afghanistan. We've never needed them. We have never really asked anything of them. You know, they'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan or this or that and they did. They stayed a little back little off the front lines, but uh we uh we've been very good to Europe and to many other countries.

0:49 After those remarks by our president, the US embassy here in Copenhagen ordered the removal of Danish flags planted in these flower boxes across from the embassy, each representing a DNE killed while serving alongside US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. I cannot begin to describe how our NATO allies have reacted to this. In fact, the Danish veterans I've spent the last week with, both here in Denmark and in Greenland, are at a loss for words to describe how appalled they are by both our president's statements and by the actions of the embassy. This march was a silent protest with just a few speeches and a reading of the names of Danes killed serving alongside the US. It was a deeply solemn event and the organizers chose to call it the no words march because it is impossible to put into words the damage our president has done to this alliance. The crowd itself was one of the largest anti-Trump protests

1:46 outside the United States ever. As we made our way from the citadel to the embassy, the line of protesters extended so far that it was impossible to see both ends. And there was already a massive crowd waiting at the embassy. There was, of course, absolutely no representation from our government. The embassy itself looked like it was boarded up. Another shameful episode for America. That said, every Dane I talked to about this told me they were there to protest against the American government, not against America. In fact, Congressman Wgleman and I were asked to march at the front of the parade holding American flags. Probably the most lasting impression I will have from my time in Greenland and in Denmark is the grace we've been shown. I was traveling with fellow Americans, members of a delegation from the Save America movement, and not once did we encounter anger directed towards us. It was

2:41 directed towards our government and especially our president. I did ask how long it might take once we defeat Donald Trump and once we repudiate American fascism, how long will it take to repair the damage? More than one person answered that they're not sure they'll ever be able to trust America again. That hurt to hear, but I understand it. A betrayal like this is not an easy thing to get past. I spoke with one of the organizers of the Nowards March before we set off. Sauron Kudson is a former colonel in the Danish military who served alongside Americans. His admiration for America runs deep. He spent time in the states and served side by side with us in uniform, but he cannot abide what our government is doing now. It's Ken Harbaugh with a quick break to tell you about something new. Battleb Buddies is my latest weekly show where I try to find common ground with a conservative who I consider a

3:38 true friend, David Bellia, the only surviving Medal of Honor recipient from the war in Iraq. A Navy vet, an Army vet from opposite ends of the political spectrum, engaging in a civil conversation like we used to have. From the ICE immigration crackdowns to Trump's takeover of Venezuela, David and I take on the toughest issues of the day with genuine respect for each other in spite of our very different perspectives. They're not always easy conversations, but they're always important. And that's something we need more of. Respectful dialogue between people who disagree, but who have figured out how to stay friends. Check out Battle Buddies today. Two vets, two views, one nation. Find us on the Valor Media Network. the links below. Thanks.

4:29 I'm with Saurin Kenitson here at the Citadel in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is the vice president of the Danish Veterans Association. Saurin, can you tell me about the t-shirt, what it represents, and what's about to happen today? Yeah, we were speechless when we heard the the words that came out of the mouth of the president, the vice president, the vice chief of staff, and their opinions on Denmark, their opinions on Danish participation, Danish support to the United States following the uh the 9/11. We felt appalled. We were angry.

5:17 So we thought we need to demonstrate that. We need to demonstrate to the Danish veterans that this is wrong. We needed to demonstrate it to the our veterans, our colleagues in the Pharaoh Islands, in Greenland, all over the Kingdom of Denmark. But we also needed to demonstrate this to all those friends and allies, all those American veterans that fought with us for the same values and who still stand behind those values that we were out there for.

5:51 You have also welcomed American veterans to this silent march and protest in front of the United States embassy. What does it mean to you to have Americans marching alongside you as you make this procession from this this historic fort up the road and to the US embassy? It means exactly what I would like to underline. This is not against America. This is actually pro America, pro what we fought for together, pro the values and pro all those colleagues who were with us out there. We fought literally meters away from the enemy.

6:36 We did it together. So it means a lot that today we are saying what was officially stated by the administration is wrong. that should be corrected. And on the other hand, those who were with us out there and who have sent us greetings, even excuses, we have had so much support from US veterans and a lot of other Americans. We want to return that favor and certainly support them. This march will end at the US embassy. I am sure the media will focus on the Danish flags in the flower beds in front of the US embassy, but that is its own story because a few days ago, staff directed by embassy leadership removed those flags planted there in honor of Danish war veterans, war dead who gave their lives serving alongside Americans.

7:38 Can you talk about how it felt to Danes to see those flags removed to see that sign of of disrespect in your own country by our embassy?

7:49 Well, I would like to say first of all the Danish national colors the Dan is actually the oldest national symbol of any existing nation and to the Danes this is extremely important. We use our flag for so much more than I guess any other nation. So the flag is sacred to us. Our national colors means so much to us. So when you're when you remove it, you you're you were kind of in itself. It's inexcusable. Now things happens. It could have been a mistake or it could have been deliberate. That's not my judgment. The most important thing is the names of the veterans were on those flags.

8:33 I think somebody could have guessed that. But I will leave that. What I want to say is today we are going to plant new flags, embroidered flags that some have done and made within the last 48 hours. We will put those flags there and we really feel that they should be respected and we are quite sure they will be. By the way,

9:00 before we set out on this march, can you talk about the significance of where we are starting of of this fort and maybe we can get a shot of the the Danish flag and the background here? Why did you pick this location as the starting point? Well, the Citadel of Copenhagen has been here since 1660. It was originally the the king's citadel just outside of Copenhagen, but more importantly today, it's where our national monument for the fallen heroes where it exists. It's just behind you right now. That is obviously an important statement. We will start the ceremony today by laying a wreath and having one minute of silence in respect of those fallen. We had 44 in Iraq and eight sorry 44 in Afghanistan and eight in Iraq. So those 52 heroes that that each of their names are on the walls in the memorial room of the national monument. We will start here and then we will march slowly in great respect for that. We will m to

10:06 the American embassy. The American embassy signifying the official America. the America that came out with those statements, but not all those Americans whom we support and who support us.

10:20 Thank you, Saurin. As an American vet, it will be an honor to march alongside you.

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Questions about this episode

Who speaks in "Denmark STRIKES BACK with MASSIVE PROTEST against Trump"?

Ken Harbaugh (Host), Saurin Kudson (Guest).

What is "Denmark STRIKES BACK with MASSIVE PROTEST against Trump" about?

A massive protest in Denmark, featuring over 10,000 participants, condemned President Trump's disparaging remarks about NATO and the sacrifices of allied troops. The silent march culminated at the U.S. embassy, where demonstrators expressed their outrage over the embassy's removal of Danish flags honoring fallen soldiers, highlighting the deep discontent among Danish veterans and the broader…

What is mentioned in this MeidasTouch episode?

9 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Jim Harbaugh, Donald Trump, Nowards March, Denmark, Saurin Kudson, Copenhagen. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.

How long is "Denmark STRIKES BACK with MASSIVE PROTEST against Trump"?

The episode runs 11 min; the transcript is about 1,625 words in 16 timestamped sections.

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