Trump Eyes Military Option to Acquire Greenland, Says White House

The White House has stated that using the U.S. military to acquire Greenland is "always an option." This comes as European leaders strongly oppose President Donald Trump's desire to take control of the Arctic territory. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said acquiring Greenland is a "national security priority." She stated it is vital for deterring U.S. adversaries in the Arctic. "The president and his team are discussing a range of options," Leavitt said. She confirmed that utilizing the U.S. military remains a possibility for the commander-in-chief. The statement has met forceful pushback from European leaders. They reject the U.S. pursuit of a takeover of the strategically significant island.