Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry thanked President Donald Trump on X for appointing him to a volunteer position to make Greenland part of the United States, stating the role does not affect his governorship, according to an X post by @capitolhunters shared between 9:16 AM and 9:45 AM UTC on December 22, 2025. Landry wrote, "Thank you @realDonaldTrump! It’s an honor to serve you in this volunteer position to make Greenland a part of the U.S. This in no way affects my position as Governor of Louisiana!" as quoted in the post at https://x.com/capitolhunters/status/2002962111027368140. The statement emerged during the 29-minute reporting window from 9:16:11 AM to 9:45:56 AM UTC, highlighting Landry's involvement in U.S. efforts regarding Greenland, a territory of Denmark.
