Archive · 24 Dec 2025
US Envoy Says No Conquest Plans for Greenland
The United States has appointed a special envoy to talk to the people of Greenland, which is part of Denmark.
The US president, Donald Trump, has been very interested in Greenland for a long time.
He says the US needs Greenland for national security, not for its minerals.
The US envoy said they are not trying to take over Greenland by force.
Denmark and the European Union (EU) have said that Greenland's status should be decided by its people and Denmark, and they support Denmark's sovereignty.
Denmark's leaders and the EU have also said that international law protects national borders and sovereignty.
US Special Envoy Jeff Landry says the US is not looking to conquer Greenland.
Donald Trump insists the US needs Greenland for national security, not minerals.
Denmark and Greenland's leaders reaffirm their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
EU stands in solidarity with Denmark and Greenland, emphasizing respect for sovereignty.
Trump has been interested in acquiring Greenland since his 2024 election win.
- Who
- US Special Envoy Jeff Landry, Donald Trump, Denmark, EU
- What
- US interest in Greenland, diplomatic responses
- When
- Recent developments, Trump's interest since 2024 election
- Where
- Greenland, Denmark, EU
- Why
- US national security concerns, Trump's strategic interest
- Greenland Status
- Autonomous part of Denmark
- US Envoy
- Jeff Landry
- Denmark's Response
- Summoned US ambassador, reaffirmed sovereignty
- Trump's Reason
- National security concerns
- EU's Stance
- Solidarity with Denmark and Greenland
- Trump's Interest
- Obsessed with acquiring Greenland since 2024 election
- Trump's Clarification
- Not interested in Greenland for minerals
- Denmark's Leaders
- Mette Frederiksen and Jens-Frederik Nielsen