In an extensive two-hour interview with four reporters from The New York Times, Trump reflected on several conflicts, issues and statements to which the White House is directly connected.
When asked about the future of Greenland, Trump responded like a property owner, according to the newspaper's reporters.
Important to own
"Ownership is very important," Trump said, then added a mental aspect to ownership:
"Because I feel it's important psychologically for success. I think ownership gives you things that you don't get by renting or contracting," Trump said, noting that ownership gives the United States rights that wouldn't exist by "signing a document."
The remark was an example of Trump's worldview - he did not refer to the 1951 agreement that gives the United States the right to have military bases in Greenland, according to reporters.
Trump was also asked which was more important: maintaining the NATO military alliance or acquiring Greenland. He refused to answer directly, stating that “it could be a choice.”
Listen to Trump
The interview with the president was published at the same time that Vice President JD Vance urged European leaders to listen to Trump.
"I guess my advice to European leaders and everyone else is to take the president of the United States seriously," Vance said at the White House press briefing.
Diplomatic consultations were reported to be ongoing in parallel with moves from Washington, D.C. According to Danish public service broadcaster DR, Denmark's ambassador was in the White House for talks with high-ranking officials in the Trump administration.
