During the Winter Olympics men's hockey game between Team USA and Denmark, two Latvian hockey fans living in Germany raised a Greenland flag to protest President Donald Trump's aspirations to acquire Greenland for the United States. The display of the Greenland flag occurred enthusiastically after Denmark took the lead in the match. However, Team USA staged a comeback to win the game with a score of 6-3.

Vita Kalniņa and her husband, Alexander Kalniņš, expressed their solidarity as European citizens by showcasing the Greenland flag during the game. Their actions were rooted in the belief that decisions regarding Greenland should lie with its people, highlighting that the territory is currently part of the Danish kingdom. Kalniņš stated that they support both Denmark and Greenland against what they perceive as U.S. imperial intentions.

The incident has sparked a viral reaction on social media, illustrating the intersection of sports, national identity, and political sentiments during such international events as the Olympics. The symbolic act by the fans signifies their stance not only against Trump’s administration but also showcases a theme of European unity in the face of perceived encroachments by the U.S.