Explainer - Why does Trump want the US to control Greenland?

Pedersen, Stine Jacobsen and Soren Jeppesen COPENHAGEN, Dec 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump reasserted on Monday that the United States needs Greenland for national security and said a newly appointed special envoy would "lead the charge",

Europe backs Greenland as Trump renews threat of annexation for 'national security'

European leaders have rushed to the defense of Greenland after President Donald Trump resurrected discussions of annexing the island territory for national defense purposes. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday “reaffirmed France’s unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Denmark and Greenland.

Greenland and Denmark leaders tell Donald Trump 'we expect respect' in scathing statement

Mette Frederiksen of Denmark and Jens-Frederik Nielsen of Greenland have issued a joint statement to demand respect for their borders after America appointed a US envoy to Greenland.