Trump envoy says US should restore its 'footprint' in Greenland
The US is considering increasing its military presence in Greenland, according to Trump's special envoy, Jeff Landry. He emphasized the need for the US to restore its historical footprint in the territory to enhance national security. This move has sparked controversy, with local leaders expressing a desire for Greenland to maintain its independence.
- ▪Jeff Landry, the US special envoy to Greenland, believes the US should restore its military presence in the territory.
- ▪During the Cold War, the US had 17 military facilities and over 10,000 troops in Greenland.
- ▪Local Greenlandic leaders have expressed opposition to becoming part of the US, emphasizing their desire for independence.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 22 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ Protests at new US consulate after Trump envoy says time for US ‘to put its footprint back’ on Greenland — The Guardian — World
- ▪ US envoy: Greenland ‘was not on a map’ until Trump ‘put it on a map’ — The Hill
- ▪ US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’: Trump envoy — Straits Times — World
- ▪ US needs to 'put its footprint back on Greenland', says Trump envoy — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’, Trump envoy says — South China Morning Post
- ▪ United States needs to 'put its footprint back on Greenland,' says US envoy Landry — Le Monde (EN)
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