US President Donald Trump has discussed with his team various options for acquiring Greenland, and the White House stated that "deploying the American military is always an option." According to the statement, "Trump made it clear that purchasing Greenland is a 'national security priority.'" According to a senior American official, "The issue of acquiring Greenland by the US will not disappear, and Trump is eager to make a deal despite objections from NATO leaders." The official added, "Trump and his advisers are discussing options including purchasing the territory from Denmark or creating a free association agreement with the island. He would like to acquire Greenland during his current term."