Top Trump aide Stephen Miller says it's the "formal position" of the White House that Denmark's territory of Greenland "should be part of the U.S."

Trump’s threat to annex an autonomous part of Denmark has plunged NATO into an unprecedented situation: An alliance based on collective defense now faces the prospect that one member might attack another.

The country's five political parties issued a joint statement rejecting Trump's attempts to acquire the island.

US Vice President JD Vance warned Europe on Thursday to take Donald Trump "seriously" on Greenland as the president ramps up threats against the Danish-ruled Arctic territory.An emboldened Trump has long talked about acquiring Greenland but has ramped up his threats since the US military operation to topple Venezuela's ruler Nicolas Maduro last week.

European leaders backed Greenland’s sovereignty Tuesday amid President Trump’s continued interest in acquiring the island. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz,

The leaders of seven European nations have issued a unified message on the future of Greenland following U.S. President Donald Trump's suggestion that the U.S. could assume control of the territory.

Trump allies have cited the island's continued role in missile defense infrastructure, accusing Denmark of leaving it vulnerable to potential Russian and Chinese influence.

The European Union will support Greenland and Denmark when needed and will not accept violations of international law no matter where they occur, EU Council President Antonio Costa said on Wednesday.

Greenland leaders firmly reject President Donald Trump's proposed U.S. takeover as the American administration vows action regardless of their wishes.