Trump Names Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Greenland Special Envoy. President Donald Trump announced he had appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland. Trump said Landry understood Greenland’s importance to US national security and would advance American interests for the safety of allies. Landry thanked Trump for the appointment, calling it an honor and stressing the unpaid role would not affect his duties as Louisiana governor. Trump has repeatedly argued that Greenland should become part of the United States, citing security concerns and mineral resources. Landry publicly backed that position earlier this year, saying Greenland joining the US would benefit both sides. Greenland and Denmark, which oversees the territory’s foreign policy, have consistently rejected the proposal. Greenland’s foreign minister Vivian Motzfeldt warned that US remarks had caused uncertainty among residents and called for renewed trust. Despite tensions, Greenland and the United States recently pledged to show mutual respect after decades of cooperation.