Back From Greenland, Gov. Landry Says US Can Right Wrong of Its Post-Cold War Departure

The special envoy said policies to draw Greenland closer to the United States could be enacted in a six- to eight-month time frame.

Back From Greenland, Gov. Landry Says US Can Right Wrong of Its Post-Cold War Departure

TL;DR

  • Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry believes the US made a mistake by depopulating its bases in Greenland after the Cold War.
  • Landry, who is also President Trump's special envoy to Greenland, visited the autonomous Danish territory.
  • He reported receiving an overwhelmingly friendly reception from Greenlanders.
  • A doctor accompanying Landry was unable to meet with the health minister.