Trump’s fascination with Greenland is not a new idea. For more than a thousand years, colonial aspirations have shaped the island’s history. The Norse, Danes, Nazis, and Americans came to Greenland chasing territory and natural resources, and for military domination of the Arctic.

An opinion poll indicated that 85% of Greenlanders do not wish their Arctic island - a semi-autonomous Danish territory - to become a part of the United States, with nearly half saying they see interest by U.

As President Trump pushes for Greenland to join the U.S., a new poll finds 85% of the semi-autonomous Danish territory's residents oppose the move. Why it matters: Trump has stepped up his push push for Greenland since he won November's election despite the terrotory's leader and Denmark's prime minister saying it's not for sale and told reporters Saturday he thinks the U.