Still, Trump views the acquisition of Greenland as a strategic necessity and is not likely to drop the idea anytime soon. The island’s untapped rare-earth mineral resources are crucial for high-tech development and military advances, which is enough of an enticement that Trump has previously hinted he might use “ military force ” to take it.

President Donald Trump has not ruled out using military force to take Greenland but appears to be exploring every other option available.

President Trump’s interest in the US acquiring Greenland persists into his second term, recently stating on “Meet the Press” that Greenland is needed for national security and refusing to rule out force,