In his first press conference of the year, President-elect Donald Trump discussed the prospect of annexing Greenland, echoing his previous interest in the territory. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr. toured the island to gauge local sentiment among its 45,000 residents. Trump hinted at possible military action regarding the annexation, while Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, firmly stated that Greenland is not for sale. The discussion surrounds Greenland’s rich natural resources, including rare metals, which have increased in importance due to climate change and global economic competition.