• Trump has named Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland.
• Landry's role aims to advance U.S. national security interests regarding Greenland.
• Both Denmark and Greenland have rejected the idea of selling the territory.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the special envoy to Greenland. In his announcement on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that Landry "understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security" and will work to bolster U.S. interests globally, particularly regarding safety and security for allies, according to The Hill, Reuters, and Anadolu Agency.

Landry, who has been governor since January 2024, expressed support for the idea of acquiring Greenland earlier in the year, highlighting the potential benefits for both the U.S. and Greenland. He stated, "President Donald J. Trump is absolutely right! We need to ensure that Greenland joins the United States," reinforcing Trump's long-held interest in the territory, which he considers crucial for economic and security reasons, according to Reuters and Anadolu Agency.

Nonetheless, both Greenland and Denmark have consistently rebuffed Trump's entreaties, with Denmark reaffirming its sovereignty and Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen stating that the island "will never, ever be a piece of property that can be bought," highlighting the ongoing geopolitical complexities surrounding the region, according to The Hill and Anadolu Agency.