In response to Trump's remarks, Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede firmly stated, "we are not for sale," as the Danish government announced the funding of two extra dog sleds, among other defense i

President-elect Donald Trump shared his renewed interest Sunday in the U.S. controlling the autonomous territory of Greenland, which is owned by Denmark.

US President-elect Donald Trump once called again for the US to buy Greenland, prompting the autonomous Danish territory to reiterate is was not for sale. It’s the third time in recent weeks that Trump has made comments about annexing or controlling other parts of the world: He suggested the US should retake control of the Panama Canal over the weekend to lower shipping costs,

Trump hinted he still wants to buy Greenland, a self-ruling territory of Denmark, saying that US ownership and control of the island is an “absolute necessity” for national security.