Middle America Mocked by Out-of-Touch Democrat Senator Live on CNN [WATCH]

Democrat Senator Chris Coons of Delaware drew criticism following remarks made during a recent appearance on CNN, where he suggested that “your average Middle American” would not be able to locate Greenland on a map.

The comments came during a discussion about President Donald Trump’s past interest in acquiring the island territory, which is currently governed by Denmark.

“Look, your average Trump voter laughs at us and says ‘he’s owning the libs,’ and your average Middle American says ‘why are you wasting your time on Greenland? I can’t even find it on a map!’” Coons said during the interview.

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The senator’s remarks were flagged by Rapid Response 47, an X account that focuses on political messaging, which described Coons’ words as Democrats “SHOWING THEIR TRUE COLORS.”

The account emphasized that the senator’s language appeared to mock and condescend to everyday Americans, particularly those living outside coastal population centers.

SHOWING THEIR TRUE COLORS: Democrat Sen. @ChrisCoons thinks “your average Middle American” is too stupid to find Greenland on a map. pic.twitter.com/ethsbnBWgT

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 31, 2025

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The CNN segment also featured Coons laughing off President Trump’s previous statements about Greenland, referring to them as “insane.”

The president had floated the idea of the United States purchasing Greenland during his term, an idea that drew attention both domestically and internationally at the time.

Following the comment about Middle Americans, Coons shifted the discussion to global security concerns, claiming that such ideas risk undermining the NATO alliance.

He referenced reported concerns from Danish and Canadian officials about U.S. foreign policy consistency.

Coons said, “We have to focus on the two issues that I said were the main issues to the Democratic Party and working Americans.”

“We could spend all of our time huffing and puffing about how ridiculous it is, but look, your average Trump voter laughs at us and says, ‘He’s owning the libs.’” That’s what Sen. @ChrisCoons told me on @InsidePolitics about President Trump not ruling out taking Greenland by… pic.twitter.com/JxCf7zcm7o

— Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) March 31, 2025

However, it remains unclear how dismissing or belittling a significant portion of the American public fits into that stated focus.

The senator’s remarks have generated backlash online, particularly among conservative commentators and voters in the Midwest and other areas often referred to as “Middle America.”

Critics argue that the comments reflect a broader pattern of elitism within the Democratic Party, with some suggesting the remarks could be repurposed into political ads by Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

President Trump’s comments about potentially purchasing Greenland drew both skepticism and curiosity.

At the time, Trump stated, “Strategically it’s interesting and we’d be interested, but we’ll talk to them a little bit.”

The Danish government quickly rejected the idea, calling it “absurd,” and Trump ultimately canceled a planned state visit to Denmark in response.

While the proposal never advanced beyond informal discussion, it sparked broader debates about American strategic interests in the Arctic region, especially as China and Russia expand their presence there.

In contrast to Coons’ dismissal, some foreign policy analysts have since acknowledged that control of territory like Greenland could have implications for national security and resource access.

Coons has not issued any clarification or apology for his remarks as of press time.

The Delaware senator, who has served since 2010, is known for his involvement in foreign policy and serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

His comments come at a time when the Democratic Party faces declining approval ratings, particularly among working-class voters and rural populations.

Republican strategists have already begun highlighting Coons’ statement as an example of what they describe as a disconnect between Democratic leadership and everyday Americans.

The clip has circulated widely on social media and is expected to be referenced in upcoming campaign messaging.

No formal response has been issued by the White House or other Democratic Party leaders.

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