US President Donald Trump, during a phone call with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, has stated that he was seriously intent on bringing Greenland under Washington's control. Source: Financial Times with reference to information from European officials,

Trump made it clear that he was "serious" about acquiring Greenland, but Danish PM Mette Frederiksen rejected the idea outright, stating Denmark was not interested in "selling" the mineral-rich island.

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.