"Trump during his presidential transition and in the early months of his return to the White House repeatedly called for U.S. jurisdiction over Greenland, and has not ruled out military force to take control of the mineral-rich, strategically located Arctic island. The issue had drifted out of the headlines in recent months, but in August, Danish officials summoned the U.S. ambassador following a report that at least three people with connections to Trump had carried out covert influence operations in Greenland."
"Landry took office as governor in January 2024. His term ends in January 2028. "It's an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.," Landry wrote in a posting on X in which he thanked Trump for the appointment. He added, "This in no way affects my position as Governor of Louisiana!""
President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as U.S. special envoy to Greenland, citing Greenland's importance to national security. Trump previously advocated U.S. jurisdiction over Greenland and has not ruled out military force to take control of the mineral-rich, strategically located island. Reports emerged of covert influence operations tied to Trump associates, prompting Danish officials to summon the U.S. ambassador. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. military base on Greenland and criticized Denmark for underinvestment. Denmark and Greenland declared the island not for sale and condemned U.S. intelligence-gathering reports. Landry thanked Trump on X and said the role would not affect his governorship.
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