Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, right, was recently appointed envoy to Greenland by President Donald Trump. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Landry's comments came after Danish leaders sharply criticized Trump after he announced the appointment of the new special envoy to Greenland, a territory controlled by Denmark.
"We have said it before. Now, we say it again. National borders and the sovereignty of states are rooted in international law," Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said in a joint statement Monday. "They are fundamental principles. You cannot annex another country. Not even with an argument about international security."
Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday that 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."
DENMARK PM SAYS 'YOU CANNOT SPY AGAINST AN ALLY' FOLLOWING REPORTS OF US SPYING ON GREENLAND
President Donald Trump’s new envoy to Greenland said Tuesday the administration wants to open a dialogue with residents of the territory, and that the U.S is not looking to "conquer" the island. (Leon Neal/Getty Images; Allison Robbert/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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In another post from January 2025, Trump said Greenland is an "incredible place," and its people will "benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation," before declaring, "MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!"
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