Denmark’s prime minister says only Greenland can decide the future of Greenland amid interest from the United States, but why was the territory ever ruled by Denmark in the first place? The US itself plays a key role in the explanation.

Donald Trump confirmed his interest in acquiring Greenland for the US, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said following a 45-minute phone call with the incoming US president on Wednesday.

Pedersen, Louise Rasmussen, Stine Jacobsen COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -U.S. President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to make Greenland a part of the United States and does not rule out using military or economic power to get Denmark to hand it over.