US appoints special envoy to Greenland

WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) – U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to serve as the United States special envoy to Greenland, citing the territory’s strategic importance. The move reflects ongoing US interest in the Arctic region, which Trump once expressed a desire to purchase.

The president stated on his Truth Social platform that Governor Landry recognizes “how essential Greenland is” for U.S. national security and will work to advance American interests in the region.

Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, holds a crucial position in the Arctic, a region of growing geopolitical and economic competition due to melting sea ice and vast untapped mineral resources.

Its location is also vital for North American defense and early-warning systems.

This diplomatic move follows a period of significant controversy.

In 2019, President Trump publicly floated the idea of the United States purchasing Greenland, describing it as a strategically beneficial “large real estate deal” and an “absolute necessity” for economic security.

The proposal was swiftly and firmly rejected by both the government of Denmark and Greenland’s own leadership, who asserted the island was not for sale and reaffirmed its status within the Danish realm.

As special envoy, Governor Landry is expected to navigate this complex diplomatic history while strengthening bilateral ties.

His mandate will likely focus on enhancing cooperation in areas such as security, scientific research, and economic development, without revisiting the politically toxic purchase proposal.

The appointment demonstrates the Trump administration’s intent to maintain a robust and formal diplomatic channel to a region it views as critical to long-term U.S. strategic interests.