Former President Donald Trump reignited controversy by suggesting the U.S. acquire Greenland for national security, coinciding with his ambassador nomination to Denmark. This echoes his 2019 attempt, reflecting a long-standing U.S. interest in the strategically located island, with historical precedents for such acquisitions. Former President Donald Trump reignited controversy by suggesting the U.S. acquire Greenland for national security, coinciding with his ambassador nomination to Denmark. This echoes his 2019 attempt, reflecting a long-standing U.S. interest in the strategically located island, with historical precedents for such acquisitions. Economic Times