American Governor of Louisiana and U.S. Special Envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, stated that the United States does not seek to "conquer" Greenland or take over Danish territory. Trump previously stated that this semi-autonomous territory should become part of the United States.

Landry said that the Trump administration hopes to begin discussions with Greenlanders about their future and better understand their issues. "I think we should have discussions with the actual people of Greenland." "What are they looking for? What have they not received? Why haven't they received the protection they truly deserve?" "We will not go there to try to conquer anyone or take over any country," Landry added, although he had shortly after his appointment stated that he would work to "make Greenland part of the United States."

Landry made these remarks as Trump decided to appoint him as special envoy without prior consultation with Danish authorities, leading to heightened tensions. The move drew sharp criticism from Copenhagen, which views Greenland as an inseparable part of its sovereign territory.

Trump has repeatedly stated that the United States needs Greenland for "national security," citing its strategic Arctic location and mineral resources. He said Washington would "take control of the island in some way" and refused to rule out the possibility of using force to place the territory under American control.

These statements have raised concerns among Danish officials and led to diplomatic protests. In a joint statement this week, Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen and Greenland Premier Jensen Nielsen emphasized that national borders and national sovereignty are based on international law, and that "no one can annex another country, even on issues of international security."

Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark, with a population of about 57,000 people. Since 1979, it has managed most internal affairs, while defense and foreign policy remain under Copenhagen's control.

Since World War II, the United States has maintained a military presence on the island. Vice President Vance stated that Washington hopes the islanders exercise self-determination to break away from Denmark.

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