Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Trump Appoints Landry as Greenland Envoy
President Donald Trump wants Greenland to be part of the United States for national security reasons.
He appointed Jeff Landry, the Governor of Louisiana, as a special envoy to Greenland.
This has made Denmark and the European Union very upset.
They say Greenland is not for sale and will decide its own future.
Denmark's former Prime Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said he is deeply upset by Landry's appointment and statements.
Landry thanked Trump for the appointment and said it's an honor to make Greenland part of the US.
The EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also said that borders are not for sale.
This has caused tension between the US and Denmark.
Trump appoints Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, citing national security concerns.
Denmark and the EU respond negatively, stating Greenland is not for sale.
Lars Løkke Rasmussen expresses deep upset over Landry's appointment and statements.
Landry thanks Trump for the appointment and expresses his goal to make Greenland part of the US.
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasizes that borders are not for sale.
- Who
- Donald Trump, Jeff Landry, Danish and Greenlandic leaders, Ursula von der Leyen, Lars Løkke Rasmussen
- What
- Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland for national security and the appointment of Jeff Landry as special envoy
- When
- June 24, 2024
- Where
- Greenland, Denmark, United States
- Why
- Trump cites national security concerns due to Russian and Chinese presence in the Arctic
US Perspective
Danish Perspective
Greenland's Status
US Perspective
Greenland is important for US national security due to Russian and Chinese presence in the Arctic.
Danish Perspective
Greenland is not for sale and will decide its own future.
Jeff Landry's Appointment
US Perspective
Landry's appointment is a strategic move to strengthen US interests in the Arctic.
Danish Perspective
Landry's appointment and statements are unacceptable and disrespectful to Greenland's autonomy.
- Key Figures
- Donald Trump, Jeff Landry, Ursula von der Leyen, Lars Løkke Rasmussen
- Location
- Greenland, Denmark, United States
- Date
- June 24, 2024
- US Justification
- National security concerns due to Russian and Chinese presence in the Arctic
- Denmark's Response
- Summoned US ambassador, emphasized territorial integrity
- Greenland's Stance
- Not for sale, will decide its own future
- Jeff Landry's Role
- Governor of Louisiana and special envoy to Greenland
Sources
'Need Greenland for security, not minerals': Trump reiterates US need for Greenland
Greenland’s PM ‘sad’ about Trump’s renewed interest in acquiring island
Who is Jeff Landry? Why did his appointment trigger Denmark fury?
Danes ‘outraged’ at revived Trump Greenland push
