"For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity. Ken will do a wonderful job in representing the interests of the United States," Trump wrote in a statement.

Ron Filipkowski, the editor-in-chief of the self-styled "pro-democracy" media outlet MeidasTouch, wrote on X about Trump's remarks at the Turning Point USA event: "The fact that he is even talking about this today shows how much President Musk is bothering him."

According to the Ethics Committee report there is "substantial evidence" that Gaetz used prostitutes and illegal drugs.