Trump Appoints Louisiana Governor as Special Envoy to Greenland, Emphasizes Territory's Importance for US National Security
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President Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, highlighting its national security significance. Landry supports Greenland joining the US, but Greenland and Denmark oppose the idea, causing local uncertainty and calls for dialogue.
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US President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland, citing the territory's importance to US national security. Landry has expressed support for Greenland joining the US. However, Greenland and Denmark have consistently rejected the idea. The move has raised uncertainty among locals, and the Greenlandic Foreign Minister has called for open communication with the US.
