Trump Appoints Landry as Envoy to Greenland

President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the United States' first special envoy to Greenland on Sunday, escalating tensions with Denmark over the semiautonomous Arctic territory that Trump has long sought to acquire for national security reasons. The move, announced on Trump's Truth Social platform, prompted immediate condemnation from Danish officials, who summoned the U.S. ambassador in Copenhagen for an explanation on Monday.

Trump described the appointment as a step to advance U.S. interests, writing that Landry "understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security" and will promote the "Safety, Security, and Survival of our Allies, and indeed, the World." Landry, a Republican who took office as governor last year, accepted the volunteer role without impacting his state duties. In a post on X, he stated, "It's an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S."

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen expressed deep anger over the decision, calling Landry's comments "totally unacceptable" and emphasizing that the United States must respect Denmark's sovereignty. "Everyone, including the U.S., must...