Landry Urges 5-Point Greenland Plan to Trump as President Revives U.S. Control Push
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Updated · WDSU New Orleans · Jul 7
Landry Urges 5-Point Greenland Plan to Trump as President Revives U.S. Control Push
3 articles · Updated · WDSU New Orleans · Jul 7
Summary
Jeff Landry released recommendations to Donald Trump on Greenland, proposing a five-part plan spanning shipping, diplomacy, military ties, investment and public exchanges.
The Louisiana governor, named special envoy in December, said the U.S. should open direct shipping routes, expand its diplomatic footprint and create a joint U.S.-Greenland investment fund.
Landry also backed approving Denmark’s State Partnership Program application with an Arctic focus while strengthening the U.S. military presence on the island.
The recommendations landed as Trump attended a NATO summit in Ankara and again pressed his goal of gaining control of Greenland, which he calls vital to U.S. security.
Trump’s renewed takeover talk has alarmed Greenland, Denmark and the European Union, especially after he declined to rule out military force against the autonomous Danish territory.