President Donald Trump has again elevated Greenland to a central place in his foreign policy, renewing a long-running push that has unsettled US allies. The latest move came with the appointment of Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, charged with advancing Trump’s goal of bringing the territory under US control. Trump has argued the island is vital for American national security.
Denmark and Greenland swiftly rejected the idea, issuing a joint statement underscoring that sovereignty and borders are protected by international law. Other European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, voiced support for Denmark and Greenland.
Trump has floated buying or annexing Greenland since his first term, but his rhetoric has intensified during his second. The renewed focus reflects the administration’s National Security Strategy, which emphasizes US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and limiting Chinese and Russian influence, particularly in the Arctic. While US officials already enjoy close military cooperation with Greenland and Denmark, Trump’s approach has raised fresh concerns about relations with America’s allies.
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