Overview
- Speaking to reporters on Dec. 22, the president said the United States needs Greenland for national defense rather than for its minerals.
- He cited his appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy for Greenland and said Landry would lead the effort.
- Trump argued the U.S. does not need Greenland’s resources, claiming America has more oil than any other country.
- He criticized Denmark’s role in the island’s defense, called Greenland a “big deal,” and said the matter still requires resolution.
- Denmark’s foreign ministry summoned the U.S. ambassador as EU leaders expressed solidarity with Copenhagen and Nuuk and urged respect for sovereignty.