Trump Taps Ken Howery to Lead Greenland Acquisition Effort

The PayPal co-founder and former ambassador to Sweden has been nominated as U.S. ambassador to Denmark to pursue Trump's controversial plan.

Ken Howery, a founding member of the 'PayPal Mafia' and close associate of Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, has been nominated as U.S. ambassador to Denmark by President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump has reignited his ambition to purchase Greenland, citing its strategic importance and potential natural resources, including oil and rare earth elements.
Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected the idea, with Greenland's Prime Minister Muté Egede reiterating that the island is not for sale and emphasizing Greenland's autonomy within the Western alliance.
Howery's background in high-stakes tech deals and his previous diplomatic experience as ambassador to Sweden make him a key figure in Trump's renewed efforts to negotiate a deal.
The Arctic region's growing geopolitical significance, coupled with potential uses for AI data centers and resource independence, are driving U.S. interest in Greenland.