Trump has refused to rule out using military force to acquire the Arctic island, arguing that controlling Greenland is a “necessity” for economic security.

Denmark said on Monday it would spend 14.6 billion Danish kroner ($2.05 billion) boosting its military capabilities in the Arctic – a decision that comes amid continuing furor following US President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in controlling Greenland,

The prime minister does a European tour while announcing more spending on security around the island, following President Trump’s stated desire to have Greenland, a semiautonomous Danish territory, as part of the U.

It was a contentious, aggressive telephone call, five days before the inauguration of President Donald Trump on Jan. 20.

"Trump might forget about Greenland. But also, he might not. Nobody knows. He operates on whims," @anneapplebaum writes.