Donald Trump has reignited his controversial interest in Greenland, once again suggesting the U.S. might seize the island — even by military force. In a recent NBC interview, Trump said he doesn’t rule out using force to gain control of Greenland, calling it critical for U.S. and global security.

The former president added, “We need Greenland very badly,” and described its small population as one the U.S. would “cherish.” Greenland’s new Prime Minister, Jens-Frederik Nielsen, firmly rejected the idea, stating, “We will never, ever be a piece of property.”