Jeff Landry to Greenland children: ‘You can have all the chocolate chip cookies you can eat’
Governor Jeff Landry's recent comments to children in Greenland have sparked significant backlash online. During a visit connected to former President Trump's interest in Greenland, Landry offered the children unlimited chocolate chip cookies if they visited Louisiana. Critics have ridiculed the interaction, labeling it as awkward and inappropriate, while also drawing comparisons to controversial figures.
- ▪Governor Jeff Landry made comments to Greenlandic children during a visit linked to former President Trump.
- ▪He offered the children unlimited chocolate chip cookies if they visited his mansion in Louisiana.
- ▪The remarks have been met with confusion and mockery on social media, with critics labeling them as creepy.
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Gov. Jeff Landry’s (R-LA) “cookie diplomacy” sparked backlash online, with critics questioning President Donald Trump’s messaging abroad. A bizarre interaction between Landry and Greenlandic children is drawing ridicule after a video appeared to show Trump allies attempting an awkward charm offensive during a visit connected to Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland. Recommended Stories US sanctions flotilla organizers providing support to Gaza WHO calls the latest Ebola outbreak ‘deeply concerning’: What to know Pakistan deployed fighter squadron and 8,000 soldiers to Saudi Arabia during Iran war: Report An anti-Trump account called Republicans Against Trump circulated the clip on X on Tuesday that shows Landry speaking with local children in Greenland as part of a Trump-linked…
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