Trump names Louisiana governor as Greenland special envoy, prompting Danish alarm
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Trump Names Louisiana Gov. Landry Greenland Envoy
Is the Greenland envoy an assault on Danish sovereignty, or a necessary move for American national security?
Above: Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 24, 2025. Image credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Trump narrative
Greenland stands as essential to American national security and the safety of allies worldwide, requiring decisive action to protect against threats from hostile powers. The appointment of a special envoy recognizes the strategic necessity of securing this vital Arctic territory for missile defense and countering Chinese and Russian expansion.
Anti-Trump narrative
Appointing a special envoy to Greenland represents an unacceptable assault on Danish sovereignty that demands an immediate diplomatic response. Denmark must forcefully reject any attempt to undermine territorial integrity, as Greenland belongs to Greenlanders who will determine their own future without external interference.