Dear American tourist in Copenhagen: Stop apologizing for Trump. Take responsibility for your country

An opinion piece published in Berlingske argues that American tourists visiting Copenhagen should stop apologizing for President Trump and instead take responsibility for their country's actions. The author contends that even the average tourist, asking for directions to "Tiwowlei," is not exempt from accountability for Trump's "half-baked wars and military threats against the Kingdom of Denmark."

The piece criticizes the notion that a "cultural journey" makes a person more interesting or absolves them of responsibility. It suggests that tourists who believe this are lying to themselves. The core argument is that individual Americans, regardless of their personal behavior abroad, are implicitly linked to their nation's foreign policy and leadership.

The author urges Americans to confront the reality of their country's international standing under Trump's presidency. Instead of seeking to distance themselves or apologize for the president's actions, they should acknowledge their collective role and responsibility. The piece implies that such an acknowledgment is a necessary step for genuine engagement with the world.