Trump looks to Greenland to cement his legacy and expand sphere of US influence

US President-elect Donald Trump is serious about trying to acquire Greenland, both to expand America’s sphere of influence in the Western Hemisphere and as a way to cement his legacy, according to three sources familiar with his thinking.

The Republican said on Tuesday he would not rule out using military or economic action to acquire the overseas Danish territory after he takes office on January 20, startling European allies who are concerned about maintaining the inviolability of borders at a time of increased global volatility.