Trump, Greenland and Denmark
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‘Need for national security’: Trump hell-bent on Greenland takeover; Denmark blasts US’ annex demand
Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, reigniting controversy over American intentions toward the Arctic island. Trump says Greenland is vital for “national security” and believes Landry will “lead the charge” in advancing U.
Trump said the US needs Greenland for ‘national protection’, adding: ‘We have to have it.’ This has unsurprisingly angered leaders of the country, with Copenhagen set to call their US ambassador for ‘an explanation’. It is no secret Trump has been looking to take over the mineral-rich land due to its strategic location.
Erik Jensen, chairman of Greenland's Siumut party, has denied reports that he intends to meet Donald Trump Jr. during his visit to the territory on Tuesday.