US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island

President Donald Trump is not the first U.S. government official interested in Greenland. The first major attempt to control the island was in 1868.

Trump has warned that “one way or another, we’re going to have Greenland” ahead of crunch White House meeting

In spring 1941, Denmark’s ambassador signed a treaty giving the U.S. military access to Greenland to help protect the island from Nazi Germany.

US president’s friend Ronald Lauder – who first proposed Arctic expansion – is now making deals in the island

Jeff Landry says US president is serious about acquiring the territory as US politicians make show of solidarity with Denmark

It's bigger than the Louisiana Purchase—but is it anywhere near as valuable?