In the months since Trump began to call again for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, its history and relationships with Denmark and the U.S. have become the subject of heated discussion.

Greenland and Denmark have formed a united front to face down US President Donald Trump, momentarily setting aside the troubled history between them. The Arctic island, a Danish colony for three centuries, still has a complicated relationship with Denmark, which now rules it as an autonomous territory.

"All the United States is asking for is a place called Greenland, where we already had it as a trustee, but respectfully returned it back to Denmark not long ago," Trump said.

A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation's comments in Denmark contrasted with those emanating from the White House.

Greenland needs to be "in the hands" of the United States, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, hours before high-stakes talks in Washington. "The United States needs Greenland for the purpose of National Security,

Explore the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Greenland as it grapples with U. S. ambitions and Danish control, highlighting the island's struggle for self-determination in the face of imperialism.

When Trump and Miller ask by what right Denmark controls Greenland, the answer is straightforward

Greenland’s leader said that, if given the choice between the United States and Denmark, the Greenlanders would rather stick with the Danes.

It remains to be seen what lasting damage the episode has done, particularly to how other members of NATO regard and trust the United States.