On January 5, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that President Donald Trump plans to buy Greenland, but the same day Trump reportedly ordered aides to draft updated military plans to “acquire” the territory. The White House later said a U.S. invasion had not been ruled out. The remarks sparked backlash from U.S. lawmakers and NATO allies, who stressed that Greenland belongs to its people. The autonomous Danish territory holds vast critical mineral reserves, adding to its strategic importance.