The Trump administration continues to seek out practical—and creative—avenues to bring Greenland into America’s geopolitical orbit, despite repeated Danish rejections. Sources speaking to Reuters have revealed that White House officials are exploring a Compact of Free Association with the Danish territory,

President Donald Trump has not ruled out using military force to take Greenland but appears to be exploring every other option available.

President Trump’s interest in the US acquiring Greenland persists into his second term, recently stating on “Meet the Press” that Greenland is needed for national security and refusing to rule out force,

U.S. officials have ordered spy agencies to ramp up efforts to gather intelligence on Greenland, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter, in a sign President Donald Trump apparently remains focused on acquiring the island.

Denmark and Greenland insist that the mineral-rich island is not for sale, while President Trump has not ruled out taking it by military force even though Denmark is a NATO ally.

Officials summoned the American ambassador to express its displeasure after the Trump Administration was said be ratcheting up surveillance.