US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced he is ‍appointing Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as a special envoy to Greenland.“Jeff understands how ‍essential Greenland is to our National Security, and will strongly advance our Country’s Interests for the Safety, Security, and Survival of our Allies, and indeed, the World,” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The White ⁠House, the Greenland Prime Minister’s Office and representatives for Landry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.It was not immediately clear whether Landry, who became governor in January 2024, would need to step down from his gubernatorial role.Trump has said several times over the years that Greenland, a Danish territory that largely governs itself, should become part of the ‍United States, citing security reasons and an interest in the island’s mineral resources. Landry praised the idea ‍earlier this year.“President