President Trump told Denmark’s leader he wanted to take over Greenland, European officials say. Denmark has asked its E.U. allies not to inflame the situation until Mr. Trump’s intentions are clearer.

Before his inauguration, Donald Trump had a 45-minute phone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen regarding the possibility of purchasing Greenland. The conversation was described as tense and complicated,

Trump has shown interest in making Greenland part of the US and has not dismissed the use of military or economic power.