Trump's Greenland envoy Landry arrives in Nuuk
U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry has arrived in Nuuk, Greenland, to promote American interests in the territory. His visit comes amid strong opposition from both Greenlandic and Danish governments regarding U.S. control of Greenland. Landry is set to attend a business conference and engage with local leaders to discuss economic opportunities.
- ▪Jeff Landry is the U.S. special envoy for Greenland, appointed by President Trump.
- ▪The Greenlandic and Danish governments have opposed U.S. control of the territory.
- ▪Landry's visit includes attending the 'Future Greenland' business conference and meeting with local leaders.
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Trump's Greenland envoy Landry arrives in NuukSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 18, 2026, 02:18 AMUpdated May 18, 2026, 02:18 AMCOPENHAGEN, May 17 - U.S. special envoy Jeff Landry, appointed by President Donald Trump last year to push for American control of Greenland, arrived in Nuuk on Sunday, local media reported.Landry, the governor of Louisiana, has previously backed Trump's goal of making the vast Arctic territory a part of the United States.
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