President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he is appointing Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the United States Special Envoy to Greenland.

In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump said Landry “understands how essential Greenland is to our National Security” and will work to advance U.S. interests in the region.

Trump’s announcement did not include details about the scope of Landry’s duties or how the role would intersect with his responsibilities as governor.

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