Coverage dated December 21, 2025

President Trump appoints Louisiana governor as special envoy to Greenland

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President Trump said, in a post to Truth Social, Gov. Landry "understands how essential Greenland is to our national security, and will strongly advance our country's interests for the safety, security, and survival of our allies, and indeed, the world."

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump appoints envoy to Greenland, stirs backlash | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    WASHINGTON/COPENHAGEN >> President Donald Trump named Louisiana ‌Governor Jeff Landry on Sunday as his special envoy to Greenland, drawing renewed criticism from Denmark and Greenland over Washington’s interest in the mineral-rich Arctic island.

  2. NBC New York

    Trump appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland (opens NBC New York)

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    President Donald Trump ‍on Sunday ​announced ​he ⁠is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. ‌special envoy to Greenland.

  3. The Columbian

    Trump announces he’s appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland (opens The Columbian)

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    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump ‍on Sunday ​announced ​he ⁠is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as the U.S. ‌special envoy to Greenland, the vast, semi-autonomous terr

  4. PBS NewsHour

    Trump says he's appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    Trump has repeatedly called for U.S. jurisdiction over Greenland, and would not rule out military force to take control of the mineral-rich, strategically located Arctic island.

  5. RedState

    Trump Names Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry As Special Envoy to Greenland in Surprise Appointment (opens RedState)

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    Trump appoints Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as Special Envoy to Greenland, emphasizing national security.

  6. NBC News

    Trump names Louisiana governor as Greenland special envoy, prompting Danish alarm (opens NBC News)

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    President Donald Trump on Sunday announced he is appointing Louisiana Gov.

  7. Breitbart News

    Trump Names Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry Special Envoy to Greenland (opens Breitbart News)

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    President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry the United States Special Envoy to Greenland.

  8. KYMA Yuma

    President Trump appoints Louisiana governor as special envoy to Greenland (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    President Trump said, in a post to Truth Social, Gov. Landry "understands how essential Greenland is to our national security, and will strongly advance our country's interests for the safety, security, and survival of our allies, and indeed, the world."

  9. Washington Examiner

    Trump taps Jeff Landry as Greenland special envoy (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The pick is highly unusual, as Landry is still set to serve as Louisiana governor until 2028.

  10. The Boston Globe

    Trump announces he’s appointing Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to serve as US special envoy to Greenland (opens The Boston Globe)

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    President Trump in the early months of his return to the White House repeatedly called for US jurisdiction over Greenland, and has not ruled out military force to take control of the mineral-rich, strategically located Arctic island.

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