Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.) discussed Greenland's significance for national security during an interview on Fox News.
Waltz highlighted that the focus is on the Arctic region, where Russia has a significant presence with over 60 icebreakers.
He pointed out the potential for critical minerals and natural resources in Greenland as the polar ice caps recede.
Former President Trump has previously called acquiring Greenland a "great idea," while Denmark has rejected the notion of the territory being for sale.
Waltz remarked that Greenland should not be seen as a backwater, advocating for closer ties and attention from the U.S.