Trump Appoints Special Envoy to Greenland

The president has suggested in recent years that Greenland should become part of the United States, citing security reasons.President Donald Trump participates in a Veterans Day wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Nov. 11, 2020. Patrick Semansky/AP Photo12/22/2025|Updated: 12/22/2025President Donald Trump said he has appointed a “great governor” to be his special envoy to Greenland.In a post to Truth Social late Dec. 21, Trump said he was pleased to announce that Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry was being appointed as U.S. special envoy to Greenland.Melanie is a reporter and editor covering world news. She has a background in environmental research.Author’s Selected Articles