Trump Appoints Louisiana Governor as U.S. Envoy to Greenland

By Eric Mack | Sunday, 21 December 2025 09:49 PM EST

Talk of a takeover of Greenland has been quiet for months, but amid aggressive actions in the Caribbean and stalled peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement Sunday night.

In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I am pleased to announce that I am appointing the GREAT Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, as the United States Special Envoy to Greenland.”

The president also stated: “Jeff 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.”