What drives the United States’ bold geopolitical ambitions toward Greenland and Canada? It boils down to economic and national security.

The president has repeatedly discussed his desire to "retake" the Panama Canal and take possession of Greenland.

President Donald Trump has said he believes the US will gain control of Greenland, after showing renewed interest in acquiring the autonomous Danish territory in recent weeks. "I think we're going to have it,

In recent years, Greenland has drawn attention from world powers due to its location and resources. Donald Trump has once again stated his belief that the United States will eventually gain control over Greenland.

The newly inaugurated president held forth on multiple foreign policy issues on Saturday, from Greenland to Canada to the war between Israel and Hamas.