U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he will meet Danish leaders next week as the Trump administration presses ahead with its goal of acquiring Greenland, signaling no retreat from President Donald Trump's ambitions despite alarm among NATO allies.

President Donald Trump's increased push to take over Greenland through military action was downplayed by administration officials.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is jumpstarting President Trump’s long-sought bid to acquire Greenland after the daring capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has given the administration just the right “machismo” to purchase the strategically located island.

No Secretary of State in recent history has had to deal with so many crises and hot spots all at once – Ukraine, Russia, Venezuela, Cuba, Gaza – and Rubio will either sink or swim in his

The secretary of state said the White House is using rhetoric to pressure Denmark into negotiations.

Sen. Marco Rubio responds to questions about the Trump administration’s long-standing interest in Greenland, confirming that the idea of acquiring the territory is not new and dates back to President Trump’s first term.