Trump's newly appointed envoy to Greenland says US not looking to 'conquer' the Danish territory
Denmark’s foreign minister said Monday he was “deeply upset” by US President Donald Trump’s appointment of a special envoy to Greenland who declared that he wished to see the island become part of the United States.
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3 developments- Dec 22, 2025Denmark ‘deeply upset’ by Trump’s appointment of Greenland envoy who wants island to be part of US
- Dec 23, 2025Greenland PM 'sad' over Trump push for US control of island – DW
- Dec 24, 2025Trump's Newly Appointed Envoy to Greenland Says US Not Looking to 'Conquer' the Danish Territory
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