In a bold and controversial move, US President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland, a semi-autonomous Danish territory. This decision has sparked outrage and condemnation from leaders in both Denmark and Greenland, who have vehemently rejected any notion of the US taking control of the region.
Trump’s interest in Greenland is not new, as he has previously expressed a desire for the US to acquire the territory. This latest move to appoint a special envoy to Greenland has only heightened tensions between the US and Denmark, with Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod summoning the US ambassador to express Denmark’s strong opposition to any attempts to undermine their sovereignty.
The Prime Ministers of Denmark and Greenland have issued statements asserting their territorial integrity and sovereignty, emphasizing that Greenland will not be taken over by the US. They have called for respect and adherence to international norms and agreements, firmly rejecting any US territorial claims over Greenland.
This latest development underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Arctic region, where strategic interests, resource extraction, and territorial disputes intersect. The appointment of a special envoy to Greenland by the Trump administration has further strained relations between the US and its allies in the region, raising concerns about the potential implications for future cooperation and stability.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the US, Denmark, and Greenland will navigate these challenging waters and find a path forward that respects the sovereignty and rights of all parties involved.
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Reference:
– Mirror: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/donald-trump-takes-fresh-measures-36438815
– RT: https://www.rt.com/news/629866-trump-envoy-geenland-louisiana/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
– South China Morning Post: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3337363/denmark-angered-over-trump-naming-envoy-greenland-summons-us-ambassador?utm_source=rss_feed
– CBS News: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/greenland-trump-special-envoy-jeff-landry-denmark-us-ambassador/
– The New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/world/europe/trump-special-envoy-greenland-denmark-landry.html
– The Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/dec/22/denmark-greenland-reject-us-territorial-claims-trump-appoints-special/
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