Trump Envoy Jeff Landry Disinvited from Greenland Dog Sled Race Amid Controversy
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Firstpost•19-01-2026, 18:13
Trump Envoy Jeff Landry Disinvited from Greenland Dog Sled Race Amid Controversy
- •Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Trump's special envoy to Greenland, was disinvited from a traditional dog sled race.
- •The Greenland Dog Sledding Association (KNQK) called the withdrawal of the invitation "reassuring" after deeming it "wholly inappropriate."
- •KNQK criticized the invitation, stating it was "unacceptable that political pressure is being exerted from outside."
- •The disinvitation follows escalating transatlantic tensions, including Trump's tariff threats against countries opposing his Greenland plans.
- •This incident mirrors a previous withdrawal by US Vice President JD Vance's wife, Usha, from the same race due to protests.
Why It Matters: Trump's envoy disinvited from Greenland dog sled race, highlighting local resistance to political interference.
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