Trump, Greenland
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Some Danes say they are worried about security because of what they see as the growing threat from Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally.
Tensions flare between the United States and Denmark after Donald Trump appoints a special envoy to Greenland and renews calls for U.S. control over the strategic Arctic island. Danish and Greenlandic leaders strongly reject any annexation rhetoric,
Pedersen, Stine Jacobsen and Soren Jeppesen COPENHAGEN, Dec 23 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump reasserted on Monday that the United States needs Greenland for national security and said a newly appointed special envoy would "lead the charge",
President Trump has named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry the U.S. special envoy to Greenland. Denmark isn't happy about it.
Denmark summons US ambassador after Trump names new envoy to Greenland, which insists it will decide its own future.
Denmark said it wasn’t told of the appointment, adding to a sense in the country that it is being kept in the dark about Washington’s ambitions.
Jeff Landry wrote in a post on X that “it’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S.”