A large diplomatic row broke out between the US and Denmark about Donald Trump's plans to 'buy' Greenland.
It follows an 'explosive' 45 -minute telephone conversation by Mr Trump, 78, to the Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, 47, earlier this month in which he reportedly released a 'flood of aggression' after she told him challenging her country was “Not for sale.”
Mr Trump claims that Greenland is crucial for the national security of America and has refused to exclude the use of military force to take over the self-controlling Arctic territory, which has been part of the Kingdom of Denmark since 1814.
Last night a source said to De Mos: “The Danes are in crisis mode, but he is not declining.”
According to a report in the Financial Times, Mr. Trump's raging call – on January 15, five days before his inauguration – threats to impose rates on Denmark, a NATO bondmate.
A source said: “It was terrible. It used to be difficult to take it seriously, but I find it serious and potentially very dangerous. '
Mr. Trump has claimed that American control over Greenland is vital for America's national security to combat threats in the region from Russia and China.
It is the shortest route from Europe to North America and important for the US ballistic warning system.
Donald Trump unleashed a flood of aggression in a 'horrible' proud 45 -minute phone call with the prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, while the couple discussed the fate of Greenland
During the call, Frederiksen (photo) was unyielding and reportedly mentioned the parliament of Greenland, which had unambiguously stated that the island was 'not for sale'
The fixation of Trump on Greenland is symbolic for its broader vision of American expansionism. Depicted, the capital of Greenland, Nuuk
The US is aiming for a larger share in emerging trade routes with its Greenland initiative, while the Russian North Sea -Zeeroute and the Polar Silk Road in China have drawn considerable attention in recent years
It also has a huge untouched mineral source. It is understood that Mrs. Frederiksen said a 'furious' Mr. Trump that the 57,000 inhabitants of Greenland must be allowed their own future.
Brian Hughes, spokesperson for the American National Security Council, said: “President Trump has been clear that Greenland's security and security is important for the United States, since China and Russia make significant investments in the Arctic region.
“The president strives not only to protect the American interests in the North Pole area, but also to work with Greenland to guarantee mutual prosperity for both countries.” But the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Greenland Ane Lone Bagger replied: “We are open to business, but we are not for sale.”
And in a Times Radio interview, the former Danish Foreign Minister Lykketoft described Mr. Trump's plan as “an imperial stretching from a large country to a very small country.”
Mr. Trump's fixation on Greenland is part of his broader desire for American expansionism. He has called on Canada to explain an American state, demanded that Panama returns control of the Panama Canal and the Gulf of Mexico renamed the Gulf of America.
A spokesperson for the White House last night refused to comment. Last night the row spread to the United Kingdom after spokesperson Calum Miller of the Liberal -Democrat Foreign Affairs condemned Mr Trump's behavior.
Miller said: 'He is not a reliable partner who is willing to work with allies. The UK must enter into force, instead of going cap in hand to a president who wants to take advantage of everyone who shows weakness. '
