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Trump congratulated Governor Jeff Landry, saying he understands how essential Greenland is to the U.S.
Landry accepted the nomination in a post on X and said he would work to help make Greenland a part of the U.S.
Greenland is currently a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
Trump has said that Greenland is crucial for U.S.
Officials in Denmark and Greenland have pushed back on the idea.
Landry comes from a background in state politics.
He was elected Louisiana's governor last year after serving as attorney general.
The Republican says he will remain governor as he serves as special envoy.
Matt Bloom, NPR News, New Orleans.
Trump congratulated Governor Jeff Landry, saying he understands how essential Greenland is to the U.S.
Landry accepted the nomination in a post on X and said he would work to help make Greenland a part of the U.S.,
Greenland is currently a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
Trump has said that Greenland is crucial for U.S.
Officials in Denmark and Greenland have pushed back on the idea.
Landry comes from a background in state politics.