US envoy calls for renewed American footprint in Greenland

A senior envoy from the Trump administration has urged the United States to re-establish a stronger presence in Greenland, citing strategic and national security interests. The envoy emphasized that the U.S. needs to "rebuild its footprint" on the vast Arctic island, which has gained geopolitical importance amid climate change and great-power competition. The comments come amid heightened attention on Greenland following President Donald Trump's previous interest in purchasing the territory from Denmark, a proposal that was firmly rejected by both Denmark and Greenland's government. The envoy did not specify concrete steps but underscored the need for increased diplomatic engagement, economic ties, and possibly military cooperation to counter growing Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic.