Trump Eyes Buying Greenland; Denmark Says No

President Donald Trump has asked his national security team to explore the possibility of the United States purchasing Greenland. The White House confirmed the interest on Wednesday. Greenland is a large, strategically important Arctic island. It is an autonomous territory of Denmark. The Danish government has already stated that Greenland is not for sale. A meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Danish officials to discuss the issue is scheduled for next week. The potential purchase is being treated as a serious matter within the U.S. administration. Officials cite Greenland's geographic location and natural resources as reasons for the interest.