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News|Donald Trump‘We have to have it’: Trump renews push for Greenland as Denmark protestsUS president cites national security as rationale for his efforts to take control of the self-governing Arctic island.

## Regulation: US-Greenland Relations and Recent Developments

BBy Ben EmersonDec 23, 20251 min read

Regulation: US-Greenland Relations and Recent Developments

The United States has intensified its efforts to acquire Greenland, a territory of Denmark, citing national security concerns. President Donald Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to manage this initiative.

On Sun, Dec 21, 2025, President Trump announced the appointment of Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to focus on Greenland. Landry expressed his commitment to the role, stating that he is honored to serve in a voluntary position aimed at integrating Greenland into the US.

The appointment and subsequent comments by Landry have faced opposition from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen. They affirmed that "Greenland belongs to Greenlanders" and opposed any annexation attempts. Additionally, Danish Minister of Foreign Affairs Lars Lokke Rasmussen plans to address the matter with US envoy Kenneth Howery.

European Union leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, have expressed full support for Denmark, emphasizing the importance of territorial integrity under international law.

The United States has intensified its efforts to acquire Greenland, a territory of Denmark, citing national security concerns.
Ben Emerson · Thehackingpost

Concurrent with these developments, the US administration has suspended leases for several offshore wind projects, including those involving Denmark's state-controlled company, Orsted. This move adds further strain to US-Denmark relations.

Greenland, situated between Europe and North America, is pivotal for US defense interests due to its location and resources. The island hosts a key US ballistic missile defense system and possesses substantial mineral deposits, potentially reducing US dependence on Chinese exports.

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Despite these strategic considerations, a recent opinion poll indicates that most of Greenland's 57,000 residents favor independence from Denmark but do not support becoming part of the US.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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