Trump envoy says deal to take over Greenland ‘should and will be made’
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Donald Trump’s special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, stated that a deal for the US to take over Greenland “should and will be made,” emphasizing that the president is serious about acquiring the territory.
- A bipartisan US congressional delegation visited Copenhagen to meet Danish and Greenlandic leaders, showing solidarity against Trump’s threats of military intervention and discussing emergency preparedness support for Greenland.
- Denmark agreed to assist Greenland with emergency preparedness, with officials highlighting the importance of cooperation amid local fears of US military threats and concerns over evacuation plans.
- Contradictory reports emerged after a meeting between US and Danish/Greenlandic officials, with the White House claiming progress on talks about Greenland’s acquisition, while Danish and Greenlandic ministers denied any agreement, describing ongoing
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