Some of the president's fellow Republicans oppose him - but it's not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.

Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Pence and others say action could hurt US economy and strain Nato alliance

Key Republicans have made clear they think that forcefully taking Greenland is out of the question. But so far, they've avoided directly rebuking Trump.

Lars-Christian Brask also urged Congress to act as Trump steps up his efforts to seize Greenland.

U.S. President Donald Trump dimissed the idea of the European Union firmly opposing his plans to annex Greenland.

Some of the president's fellow Republicans oppose him - but it's not clear if they would join Democrats to block a takeover of the island.

Trump demands urgent talks on Greenland acquisition, asserting U.S. strength but ruling out military action against Denmark.