Danish officials are "utterly freaked out" & in "crisis mode" after Trump told them he intends to acquire Greenland

Danish officials are "utterly freaked out" & in "crisis mode" after Trump told them he intends to acquire Greenland during a 45-min call.

Trump was firm in his pursuit to acquire Greenland during a call with Denmark's prime minister, according to the Financial Times.

NEW: Danish officials are "utterly freaked out" & in "crisis mode" after Trump told them he intends to acquire Greenland during a 45-min call.

Trump was firm in his pursuit to acquire Greenland during a call with Denmark's prime minister, according to the Financial Times.

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Five European officials who were briefed about the call were in shock to find that Trump is serious about acquiring Greenland.

The officials hoped he was joking, or his statements were just a negotiating tactic.

"[Trump] was very firm. It was a cold shower. Before, it was hard to take it seriously. But I do think it is serious and potentially very dangerous," one official reportedly said.

"The intent was very clear. They want it. The Danes are now in crisis mode. The Danes are utterly freaked out by this."

"It was a very tough conversation. He threatened specific measures against Denmark such as targeted tariffs."

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