President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland highlights the island’s growing strategic value, from rare earth mineral wealth to its role in Arctic defense.

US Vice-President JD Vance has said that Denmark has "not done a good job" during a visit to Greenland. The comments come after US President Donald Trump's suggestion that the island, which is owned by Denmark, should become a part of the United States.

Vice President JD Vance pushed President Donald Trump's agenda to acquire Greenland during his visit to a U.S. military base there.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be a "profound mistake" to dismiss American interest in taking control of Greenland, but added it is of no concern to his country.

Politicians in Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected the idea, but the U.S. administration appears undeterred, so how could a U.S. takeover play out?

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente spoke with the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Wednesday in a call focused on strengthening bilateral relations, Mexico's foreign ministry said.

Vice President J.D. Vance backed President Donald Trump's previous remarks about a U.S. annexation of Greenland, claiming that other nations also want to take over. 'This island is not safe,' Vance said in an address in the territory.

JD Vance criticized Denmark for neglecting Greenland's people and security during a visit to Pituffik Space Base, and Greenlandic officials had mixed reactions.

CBS News' Erika Brown has the latest on Friday's trip and how the itinerary has changed over the last few days.