Trump reiterates his claim that US should take over Greenland

PRESIDENT Donald Trump doubled down at the weekend on his claim that Greenland should become part of the US, despite calls by Denmark’s prime minister to stop “threatening” the territory.

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Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears for Greenland, which Trump has repeatedly said he wants to annex, given its strategic location in the Arctic.

While aboard Air Force One en route to Washington, Trump reiterated the goal.

“We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security, and Denmark is not going to be able to do it” he said in response to a reporter’s question.

“We'll worry about Greenland in about two months... let’s talk about Greenland in 20 days.”

Over the weekend, the Danish prime minister called on Washington to stop “threatening its historical ally”.

“I have to say this very clearly to the US: it is absolutely absurd to say that the US should take control of Greenland,’ Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said in a statement.