Trump names Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland

"Jeff understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security," President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
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News Wrap: Trump names Louisiana governor as his special envoy to Greenland

In our news wrap Monday, Denmark is pushing back against President Trump's move naming Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry as his special envoy to Greenland, Trump announced plans for what he called a new 'Trump class' of warships,

Can Jeff Landry still serve as Louisiana governor after Trump appointment?

Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser said Gov. Jeff Landry didn't give him advance warning about Landry's appointment as special envoy to Greenland.

Louisiana activates National Guard, highlighting differing state responses to Trump plan

President Trump's decision to deploy the national guard in U.S. cities has sparked a mix of opposition and support across the political spectrum.
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Trump naming Gov. Jeff Landry Greenland envoy raises questions — both in Louisiana and abroad

Louisiana has a law against state officials having two jobs, but legal experts said enough information wasn’t yet available to decide whether a special envoy fit that bill.
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