For years, President Donald Trump has argued that purchasing Greenland is "essential" due to national security concerns, but his intentions have become more explicit in recent weeks. Before the end of 2025, Trump appointed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as the new U.S. special envoy to Greenland, marking his latest effort to bring the territory under U.S. control.
Recent reports indicate that, much like his approach in Venezuela, Trump has signaled he is serious about his ambitions and has not ruled out the possibility of a military operation on the world's largest island.
