Breaking News: Trump Names Envoy, Sparks Fears of US Greenland Invasion Bid
US President Donald Trump has appointed a special envoy to Greenland, sparking concerns of a potential US invasion bid. Trump named Jeff Landry, the Republican governor of Louisiana, as the envoy to the semi-autonomous Danish territory. The move has been met with anger from Copenhagen and Greenland's prime minister.
Trump stated that the US needs Greenland for "national protection" and that "we have to have it." The US ambassador to Denmark is expected to be called in for an explanation. Greenland's prime minister has emphasized that the island must "decide our own future" and that its "territorial integrity must be respected."
Trump has long expressed interest in Greenland, citing its strategic location and mineral wealth. Since returning to the White House in January, he has revived his plans to acquire the island. The appointment of Landry as envoy has raised concerns about a potential US invasion bid.
The situation is currently escalating, with the US and Denmark engaging in diplomatic tensions. The US ambassador to Denmark is expected to be summoned for a meeting to discuss the matter. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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