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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Crisnel Longino

Trump Greenland Gamble Backfires After Envoy Gets Publicly Rejected and Forced Into Retreat

Greenland’s government pushed back hard against Donald Trump’s renewed takeover rhetoric as officials accused a visiting US envoy of disrespecting sovereignty and treating the Arctic island like a bargaining chip. (Credit: Gage Skidmore/Flickr CC BY-SA 4.0)

Donald Trump's latest Greenland gamble appeared to unravel in spectacular fashion this week after a senior ally arrived in Nuuk promising stronger ties, only to leave facing public backlash, diplomatic cold shoulders, and accusations of disrespecting Greenlandic sovereignty.

The tension exploded after Trump ally and Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry travelled to Greenland during a business conference that was open to the public. Greenlandic officials quickly made it clear that his presence did not amount to an official invitation from the government.

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