Trump Says ‘We Have to Have’ Greenland After Appointing Envoy

President Donald Trump has expressed his desire for the United States to control Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. To further this goal, he has announced plans to appoint Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to the island. Trump's interest in Greenland stems from its strategic location and potential economic resources, including natural gas and minerals. While Denmark has rejected previous attempts by the U.S. to purchase Greenland, Trump believes the U.S. "has to have" control over the territory. The appointment of a special envoy suggests that the Trump administration is actively pursuing a diplomatic approach to acquire Greenland or establish a stronger U.S. presence on the island. However, the Danish government has repeatedly stated that Greenland is not for sale, and the move has been met with skepticism and criticism from both domestic and international observers.