Donald Trump Jr. is slated to visit Greenland on Tuesday after his father, President-elect Donald Trump, expressed that he feels it is an “absolute necessity” for the U.S. to have “ownership and control” of the territory.

The world’s largest island, which sits between the Atlantic and Arctic oceans and is 80% covered by ice, is an autonomous territory that’s part of the Kingdom of Denmark.

The eldest son of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is in Greenland on a private visit that has heightened speculation that the incoming U.S. administration could seek to take control of the Danish territory.

Donald Trump Jr. is expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday, after his father, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, again expressed interest in gaining control over the vast Arctic island.

Donald Trump Jr. is expected to visit Greenland on Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump said he was interested in taking control of the island.

Donald Trump Jr. will arrive in Greenland on Tuesday in a surprise visit to the Arctic territory, just weeks after his father, US President-elect Donald Trump, rekindled the idea of buying the island from Denmark.

President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he is sending eldest son Don Jr. to Greenland as part of his efforts to make it part of the US — despite repeated denials it is for sale. Trump confirmed the fact-finding trip while sharing video of a Greenlander putting on a red Make America Great Again hat and asking the incoming US president to “buy us.