US president cites national security as rationale for his efforts to take control of the self-governing Arctic island.

COPENHAGEN: Denmark summoned the US ambassador on Monday after US President Donald Trump appointed a special envoy to Greenland who immediately vowed to make the Danish autonomous…

US president cites national security as rationale for his efforts to take control of the self-governing Arctic island.

The comments follow President Trump announcing a new special U.S. envoy to Greenland over the weekend

Trump's latest comments have prompted diplomatic protests from Denmark over sovereignty concerns.