US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’: Trump envoy
The US special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, emphasized the need for the United States to re-establish its military presence on the island. He highlighted national security concerns, particularly regarding potential threats from China and Russia. Landry's visit has sparked controversy, as Greenlandic officials assert that the island's future should be determined by its own people.
- ▪Jeff Landry visited Greenland for the first time since his appointment in December 2025.
- ▪The US currently has only one military base in Greenland, down from 17 during the Cold War.
- ▪Landry suggested that Greenland could achieve economic independence with US support.
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US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’: Trump envoySign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxUS special envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry visited the island for the first time since his appointment in December 2025.PHOTO: AFPPublished May 21, 2026, 08:21 AMUpdated May 21, 2026, 08:21 AMNUUK – The US special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by President Donald Trump, told AFP on May 20 that Washington needs to rebuild its presence in the Danish autonomous territory.At the height of the Cold War, Washington had 17 military facilities in Greenland, but closed them over the years and currently has just one – the Pituffik base in the north of the island.Mr Trump has repeatedly argued the United States needs to control Greenland because of national security…
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