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Firstpost14-01-2026, 22:38

Trump's Greenland Ambitions: Envoy Jeff Landry's Unconventional Outreach Raises Eyebrows

  • President Trump's special envoy for Greenland, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, is pursuing an unconventional approach to engage with locals, despite Trump's stance on acquiring the territory.
  • Landry, appointed in December, plans to attend a dogsled race in March and believes Greenlanders would feel at ease in Louisiana due to shared interests like hunting and fishing.
  • His confrontational political style and Cajun accent have drawn attention in Denmark and unsettled some NATO allies, particularly after his social media comments about WWII.
  • Critics question Landry's lack of foreign policy experience and his "culinary diplomacy" approach, while supporters believe his personal appeal could advance Trump's goals.
  • Greenlandic party leaders and Danish officials firmly reject U.S. overtures, warning that a takeover would jeopardize the NATO alliance, as the White House has not ruled out military action.

Why It Matters: Trump's envoy Jeff Landry employs an unconventional, Louisiana-centric approach to engage Greenlanders amidst acquisition talks.

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