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"I can guarantee you that there is no way we [the Danish parliament] would approve independence so that you [the US] could buy Greenland."

"This idea [the US buying Greenland] remains as ludicrous as it was in 2019."

"Greenland is not for sale."

"[T]he Greenlanders would be unlikely to sell [their territory]."

"I don't see anything in the future that would pave the way for a sale [of Greenland]."

"If we [the US] offered all 59,000 people [of Greenland] $2 million each, we could buy Greenland for $118 billion."

"I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility that he [Trump] could do a direct purchase [for Greenland]."

"[T]he idea of the US buying Greenland "isn't as mad as it sounds."

"I actually think that the United States might make some sort of purchase."

"I'm sure that Denmark will come along [and sell Greenland]."

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President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the United States special envoy to Greenland. Landry stated the volunteer position would not affect his role as Louisiana governor, with his term ending in January 2028.

President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the United States special envoy to Greenland. Landry stated the volunteer position would not affect his role as Louisiana governor, with his term ending in January 2028.

Trump stated that Landry "understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security" and would advance the country's interests for safety and security. Greenland is strategically located between North America and Europe along the shortest route for missiles between Russia and the United States.

Trump stated that Landry "understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security" and would advance the country's interests for safety and security. Greenland is strategically located between North America and Europe along the shortest route for missiles between Russia and the United States.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said he would summon the US ambassador to Copenhagen, stating he was deeply upset by the appointment and Landry's statements. Denmark insists that the US must show respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said he would summon the US ambassador to Copenhagen, stating he was deeply upset by the appointment and Landry's statements. Denmark insists that the US must show respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the appointment does not change anything and that Greenland will determine its own future. The vast majority of Greenland's 57,000 people want to become independent from Denmark but do not wish to become part of the United States.

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the appointment does not change anything and that Greenland will determine its own future. The vast majority of Greenland's 57,000 people want to become independent from Denmark but do not wish to become part of the United States.

Trump has repeatedly said the US needs Greenland for security reasons and has not ruled out using military force to take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island. In August, Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires after reports that at least three people with connections to Trump carried out covert influence operations in Greenland.

Trump has repeatedly said the US needs Greenland for security reasons and has not ruled out using military force to take control of the mineral-rich Arctic island. In August, Denmark summoned the US charge d'affaires after reports that at least three people with connections to Trump carried out covert influence operations in Greenland.

The Danish Defense Intelligence Service said in a report that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against friend and foe alike. The service noted that Washington's greater assertiveness under the Trump administration comes as China and Russia seek to diminish Western influence.

The Danish Defense Intelligence Service said in a report that the United States is using its economic power to assert its will and threaten military force against friend and foe alike. The service noted that Washington's greater assertiveness under the Trump administration comes as China and Russia seek to diminish Western influence.

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