US envoy responds to Greenland backlash

Donald Trump’s new special ambassador to the Arctic island says Washington is not seeking to “conquer” Danish territory

The US is not seeking to “conquer” Greenland or take over Danish territory, Washington’s new special envoy to the Arctic island, Jeff Landry, has said. President Donald Trump had previously signaled that the semi-autonomous territory should become part of the US.

Speaking to Fox News on Tuesday, Landry, who is also the governor of Louisiana...