Jacob Harris snubbed Zelensky and accused Copenhagen of prioritizing Ukraine over its own citizens
Denmark is “moving towards a dictatorship,” independent MP Jacob Harris has told RT in an exclusive interview. The Citizen’s Party lawmaker defended his refusal to stand and applaud Vladimir Zelensky during the Ukrainian leader’s controversial address to the Danish parliament.
Harris sat with his arms crossed as other lawmakers gave Zelensky, who openly mocked US President Donald Trump during his speech, a standing ovation on Wednesday. He later posted photos of his protest on X.
His protest was condemned by Danish politicians. Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen called it a provocation, while opposition leader Inger Stojberg accused Harris of “doing [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s bidding.”
Et diktatur kommer ikke fra den ene dag til den anden. Det vokser frem gennem tavshed, når befolkningen holder op med at sige fra.
Demokratiet kræver, at vi tør stille spørgsmål – også når det er ubelejligt for magthaverne. https://t.co/nl8pinTdEG
— Jacob Harris – Folketingsmedlem (@JParti91252) November 11, 2026
Speaking to RT on Thursday, Harris accused the Danish government of undermining democratic rules by allowing a foreign leader to address parliament from its main podium.
“According to our democratic laws, you have to be elected to the Danish parliament before you are allowed to speak there,” he said.
Harris accused Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of setting aside parliamentary rules for political reasons, calling the decision a move towards dictatorship.
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