Trump’s fixation with Greenland has been backed by his party, including Republican congressman Andy Ogles, who authored a bill to allow the U.S. to purchase the island and told Fox News Tuesday: “We are, quite frankly, the dominant predator.”

Greenland Prime Minister Mute Egede said in a joint press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen that he's ready to speak with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. MUTE EGEDE, GREENLAND PRIME MINISTER: A thing that has also come to light,

Greenland’s prime minister weighed in on President-elect Trump’s proposal to acquire the island territory, arguing that the nation intends to keep working toward independence from Denmark.

Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, firmly rejected the possibility of the island being taken over by the USA. This statement came after Donald Trump was inaugurated as President of the USA, who once again expressed a desire for control over Greenland.

Greenland's Prime Minister Mute Egede firmly rejected the idea of the island being taken over by the United States. This statement came after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the President of the United States and once again expressed a desire for control over Greenland.

Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede said he is “ready” to talk with President-elect Trump, who has recently expressed ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, the world’s largest island.