‘We need it for national security’: Trump reiterates desire to control Greenland after appointing envoy

President Donald Trump reiterated his desire for US control over Greenland on Monday, after announcing plans to appoint Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to the island. The president also said his desire was not rooted in Greenland’s energy or mineral reserves — saying the US had plenty of resources — but that … Read more

‘Not welcome here’: Greenlanders threaten mass protests against Trump special envoy Jeff Landry

Published on: Dec 23, 2025 12:26 am IST Trump named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry special envoy to Greenland; his US annexation remarks sparked Danish anger, EU backing, and planned Greenland protests. On Sunday, President Donald Trump announced that he is appointing Jeff Landry, the Louisiana governor, as the special envoy to Greenland. Shortly after Trump’s … Read more

‘Must respect territorial integrity’: Denmark after Trump appoints envoy to Greenland

The Danish foreign minister said on Monday his country insists that everyone, including the United States, must respect “the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark” after President Donald Trump announced the appointment of a special envoy to Greenland, who said his goal would be to make the territory part of the US. US President … Read more