"In appointing Landry on Sunday, Trump who has threatened to take Greenland by force from ally Denmark if necessary wrote that the southern governor, "understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security, and will strongly advance our Country's Interests for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Allies, and indeed, the World.""
"Landry took to the social media platform X to thank Trump for the appointment, writing, "It's an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the US.""
"Rasmussen told Denmark's TV 2 that he was "particularly upset by his [Landry's] statements," calling them "completely unacceptable," and adding to the Reuters news agency: "We insist that everyone including the US must show respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.""
Denmark objects strongly to the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as US special envoy to Greenland amid US pressure on the territory. The US presidential statement framed Greenland as essential to national security and global allies, while Landry expressed intent to make Greenland part of the United States. Denmark plans to summon the US ambassador and insists on respect for the Kingdom of Denmark, which includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Greenlandic leadership asserted local control over its future and minimized immediate change to domestic affairs.
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