Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire Greenland and retake control of the Panama Canal is driven by legitimate national security interests stemming from growing concerns about Chinese activity in the Arctic and in Latin America.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed President Trump's genuine interest in purchasing Greenland, highlighting national security concerns and potential Chinese influence. Denmark, a NATO ally, reacted strongly,

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that President Donald Trump's offer to “buy” Greenland is “not a joke”, adding that acquiring the semi-autonomous Danish territory was in the US “national interest”.

President Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland is "not a joke," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview on Thursday, adding that acquiring Greenland was in U.S. national interest and needs to be solved.

Rubio voiced concern that rival China, looking for Arctic access, would gain ground in Greenland through state-run companies. "It is completely realistic to believe that the Chine