In a statement made at the White House, President Donald Trump openly declared his ambition to bring Greenland under U.S. sovereignty, suggesting that America should take action 'whether they like it or not.' He ramped up tensions by indicating that if diplomatic efforts for acquisition fail, the U.S. might resort to more aggressive measures. Trump's rhetoric emphasizes a sense of urgency fueled by perceived geopolitical threats from Russia and China, whom he believes could take control of the territory if the U.S. does not.