Donald Trump’s Greenland envoy Jeff Landry has called for a stronger American presence on the Arctic island, arguing the US should repopulate bases and expand security operations. His remarks come as the EU plans to nearly double Greenland funding to €530 million and competition for Arctic influence intensifies. Trump has repeatedly argued Greenland is critical for US defence and to counter China and Russia. But Greenlandic leaders and Danish officials have pushed back strongly, reigniting debate over sovereignty, security and the future of Arctic geopolitics.