Trump Told by Danish Prime Minister That Independence Is Up to Greenland [Video]

Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, told President-elect Donald Trump that Greenland’s independence would be up to the Danish self-governing territory.

Frederiksen and Trump spoke over the phone on Wednesday, according to a press release from the prime minister’s office. In the conversation, Frederiksen “argued that it is up to Greenland itself to make a decision on independence” while acknowledging that Greenland’s prime minister, Múte Egede, has said it is not for sale.

Newsweek reached out by email to Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung for comment.

Why This Matters

Since winning the election, Trump has repeatedly declared that controlling Greenland is necessary for U.S. national security. He floated the idea of buying the world’s largest island during his first term. But he has signaled that he’s even more determined this time around, refusing to rule out military force to take control of the long-standing NATO ally.

What To Know

During Frederiksen’s Wednesday call with Trump, the prime minister emphasized the importance of …