Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Trump Appoints Envoy to Greenland
President Donald Trump has appointed Jeff Landry, the governor of Louisiana, as the special envoy to Greenland.
This means Jeff will help the U.S. with important matters in Greenland.
President Trump said Jeff understands how important Greenland is for the safety of the U.S. and its allies.
The announcement was made on a social media site called Truth Social.
However, Denmark is very angry about this appointment.
Denmark says Greenland is part of their country and the U.S. should not interfere.
Greenland's leaders also say that Greenland is not for sale and its future will be decided by its own people.
The U.S. believes that Greenland is important for national security, but Denmark and Greenland's leaders disagree.
President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland.
The appointment was announced on Truth Social, a social media platform, on December 21.
Denmark summoned the U.S. ambassador to convey its 'deep anger' over the appointment, viewing it as interference in its sovereignty.
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stated that Greenland will decide its own future and its territorial integrity must be respected.
President Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in annexing Greenland, citing security reasons and its vast mineral resources, and has not ruled out the use of military force.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Jeff Landry, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen
- What
- Appointment of Jeff Landry as Special Envoy to Greenland and Denmark's reaction
- When
- December 21 (appointment), December 22 (Denmark's reaction)
- Where
- Washington, D.C. (appointment), Copenhagen (Denmark's reaction), Greenland
- Why
- To advance U.S. interests in Greenland's safety and security, which Denmark views as interference in its sovereignty
Denmark's Stance
Trump Administration's Stance
Sovereignty of Greenland
Denmark's Stance
Denmark insists that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and its sovereignty must be respected. The appointment of a special envoy to annex Greenland is seen as a blatant interference in its internal affairs.
Trump Administration's Stance
The Trump administration believes that Greenland is essential to U.S. national security and that the appointment of a special envoy will advance U.S. interests in the region.
Annexation of Greenland
Denmark's Stance
Denmark and Greenland's leaders have repeatedly stated that Greenland is not for sale and its future will be decided by its own people.
Trump Administration's Stance
President Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in annexing Greenland, citing security reasons and its vast mineral resources. He has not ruled out the use of military force to achieve this.
- President
- Donald Trump
- Appointee
- Jeff Landry
- Position
- Special Envoy to Greenland
- Announcement Date
- December 21
- Announcement Platform
- Truth Social
- Danish Foreign Minister
- Lars Lokke Rasmussen
- Greenland Prime Minister
- Jens-Frederik Nielsen
- Greenland Population
- Approximately 57,000
Sources
Trump names Louisiana governor Landry as Greenland special envoy
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