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 56,000 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.

United States President Donald Trump has given reasons he believes the US will gain control of Greenland. Recall that Trump had expressed his renewed interest in acquiring the autonomous Danish territory in recent weeks.

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