US Will Acquire Greenland ‘Whether They Like it or Not,' Trump Says

President Trump on Friday said the US will acquire Greenland "whether they like it or not" — because "if we don't do it, China or Russia will." Asked why he wants the US to own Greenland rather than merely expanding the current American military presence there, Trump said, "When we own it, we defend it."

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