Trump renews interest in acquiring Greenland citing national security needs

Donald Trump has renewed his interest in acquiring Greenland, calling it an "absolute necessity" for U.S. national security. This follows his earlier attempts in 2019, which were met with strong opposition from Danish leaders. Trump's recent comments came as he named Ken Howery as the U.S. Ambassador to Denmark. He previously expressed similar sentiments about the Panama Canal, criticizing Panama's fees and warning against potential Chinese influence over the passage. The idea of purchasing Greenland was abandoned during Joe Biden's presidency, but Trump's remarks suggest he may revive this interest if he returns to office.