The Danish government is reported to be in "crisis mode" and "freaking out" after Donald Trump double downed on his demands to take control of Greenland. The US President told reporters on board his presidential plane that he was confident of acquiring the territory.

Denmark is in “crisis mode” after Donald Trump made a direct play for Greenland in a “horrendous” phone call with the country’s prime minister.

Denmark’s prime minister said the US should remember that the Nordic country has lost troops fighting in US-led wars and always has supported its large partner, after President Donald Trump escalated his demands over Greenland.

Trump has shown interest in making Greenland part of the US and has not dismissed the use of military or economic power.

Trump clashes with Denmark’s PM over Greenland and threatens tariffs in Arctic land row - The new US president has wasted no time in his bid to acquire the territory

Donald Trump insisted he was serious in his determination to take over Greenland in a fiery telephone call with Denmark’s prime minister, according to senior European officials.

President Donald Trump had a tense 45-minute phone call with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which he expressed strong intent to purchase Greenland. Denmark officials reportedly described the conversation as firm,

Before his inauguration, Donald Trump had a 45-minute phone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen regarding the possibility of purchasing Greenland. The conversation was described as tense and complicated,

The call did not go well and Trump was aggressive and confrontational with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, FT reported.

The media reports that the conversation between Donald Trump and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen about Greenland ended "horrendous," raising concerns among Danes about U.S. intentions. The "Financial Times" notes that a heated exchange occurred before the inauguration in Washington,

Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called the country’s business leaders to a meeting on Thursday after US President-elect Donald Trump last week threatened military or economic action such as tariffs to take control of Greenland.

Trump has not spoken publicly about the call, choosing instead to repost on social media the results of a 2019 poll that found that 68 percent of Greenlanders supported independence from Denmark.