Trump's Greenland Envoy Says Goal Is for Territory to Become 'Part of the U.S.'; Danish Officials Push Back

Jeff Landry, current Louisiana Governor and President Trump’s newly appointed special envoy to Greenland, says his goal is to make the autonomous Danish territory “part of the U.S.” (Credit: Louisiana Governor's office)

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said his goal as President Donald Trump's newly appointed special envoy to Greenland is to make the autonomous Danish territory "part of the U.S.," a remark that drew swift objections from leaders in Denmark and Greenland.

Landry made the comment in a post on X thanking Trump for the appointment. "It's an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S. This in no way affects my position as Governor of Louisiana!" he wrote.