Monday, December 22, 2025

Greenland-Trump 'Saga' Continues

 I noted today....US President Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Special Envoy for Greenland, which is officially part of Denmark.

In a limited statement....Trump added that Landry will work hard to protect US interests and security, as well as the "survival of our allies" and the entire world.

Within hours....Denmark reacted sharply and summoned the US ambassador to explain things.

Early in 2025....poll was done in Greenland.  85-percent of folks were against joining the US.  Around 5-percent were pro-US, and  9-percent were simply not willing to answer either way.

If you asked what drives this idea?  It's never been fully laid out on the table.  I doubt if its a mineral/oil thing.  

As for Landry changing 'minds' there and getting folks to accept the idea....I'm open that maybe 10-percent might be easily convinced within a year, but beyond that....most are convinced that Denmark is a wonderful provider over the island. 

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