President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U. allies not to inflame the situation until Mr. Trump’s intentions are clearer.

President Donald Trump has said he believes the US will gain control of Greenland, after showing renewed interest in acquiring the autonomous Danish territory in recent weeks. "I think we're going to have it," he told reporters on Air Force One on Saturday, adding that the island's 57,000 residents "want to be with us".

The story goes that Trump and Frederiksen spoke on the phone last week for about 45 minutes in what was expected to be a bit of a feeling-out between the two parties, given Trump’s very public declaration that he would like to take Greenland off Denmark’s hands.

Anders Vistisen, a Danish member of the European Parliament, has told U.S. President Donald Trump to "f*** off" after Trump again expressed interest in purchasing the island of Greenland. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email.

In recent years, Greenland has drawn attention from world powers due to its location and resources. Donald Trump has once again stated his belief that the United States will eventually gain control over Greenland.

President Donald Trump has reportedly said he wants to takeover Greenland to take advantage of its mining opportunities – but he might not get his wish

Greenland residents "want to be with us," Trump told reporters Saturday on presidential aircraft Air Force One.

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the United States will gain control over Greenland. He stated that 57,000 island residents supposedly want this, informs the BBC. Trump made the statement aboard Air Force One on Saturday,