While it may seem like an outlandish proposition, Trump’s interest in Greenland is grounded in the island’s unique geopolitical, economic, and strategic significance.

Newsweek asked prominent people in Greenland for their views of Donald Trump's comments. This is what they said.

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to make Greenland an American territory, but residents of the Arctic island aren't taking the threat too seriously, saying their land isn’t up for grabs.