World War II (1940s) – The United States establishes a military base in Greenland, creating the first permanent U.S. presence on the island and laying groundwork for later strategic interest[1].

2020 – Washington reopens its consulate in Nuuk, signalling renewed diplomatic engagement with Greenland after a long hiatus[1].

Jan 2025 – Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry posts on X praising Greenland’s accession to the United States, calling it “GREAT for them, GREAT for us!” and urging that “the deal should be done”[1].

Jan 3 2025 – Katie Miller, wife of Trump adviser Stephen Miller, shares a graphic overlaying the U.S. flag on Greenland with the word “SOON,” prompting later diplomatic protests[13].

Mar 2025 – Vice‑President JD Vance visits the U.S. military base in Greenland, publicly urges Greenlanders to cut a deal with the United States, and accuses Denmark of under‑investing in the island’s infrastructure[1][11].

Aug 2025 – Danish officials summon the U.S. ambassador after reports that individuals linked to Trump conduct covert influence operations in Greenland, marking a sharp diplomatic backlash[1][11][15].

Dec 21 2025 – President Donald Trump announces on Truth Social that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry will serve as a special “greenland envoy,” framing Greenland as essential to U.S. national security and promising to advance American interests in the Arctic[6][7][14].

Dec 22 2025 – Denmark’s foreign minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen calls the appointment “completely unacceptable” and summons the U.S. ambassador, while Copenhagen creates a “night‑watch” team to monitor Trump’s Greenland mentions[2][7].

Dec 22 2025 – Landry describes the role as an “honor” and a volunteer position that will not affect his duties as Louisiana governor, reiterating his goal to make Greenland part of the United States[6][7].

Dec 23 2025 – Landry tells Fox News that the United States “will not go in there trying to conquer anybody,” emphasizing dialogue with Greenlanders rather than annexation[10].

Dec 23 2025 – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenlandic Premier Jens‑Frederik Nielsen issue a joint statement that “Greenland belongs to Greenlanders” and reject any notion of sale or annexation[15].

Dec 24 2025 – In a televised interview, Landry says the administration “does not intend to seize Greenland or undermine its sovereignty,” pledging to engage directly with residents to understand their needs[5].

Jan 4 2026 – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen tells the BBC that it makes “absolutely no sense” for the United States to claim any part of the Danish kingdom, reaffirming Denmark’s non‑negotiable sovereignty over Greenland[3].

Jan 4 2026 – Katie Miller’s “SOON” meme resurfaces, prompting Denmark’s ambassador to the United States, Jesper Møller Sørensen, to demand full respect for Denmark’s territorial integrity[4][13].

Jan 7 2026 – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces that Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Indigenous Governor‑General Mary Simon will travel to Greenland in early February to open a new Canadian consulate in Nuuk, framing the mission as support for Denmark’s sovereignty[9].

Jan 14 2026 – Landry confirms he will attend a Greenland dogsled‑racing championship in March, describing the trip as “culinary diplomacy” and insisting he will meet Greenlanders, not diplomats, to build personal ties[8].

Feb 2026 (planned) – Anita Anand and Mary Simon are scheduled to open the Canadian consulate in Nuuk, a concrete step meant to reinforce Denmark’s territorial integrity and deepen Arctic cooperation[9].

Mar 2026 (planned) – Jeff Landry is set to appear at the Greenland dogsled race, marking his first on‑the‑ground engagement with the island’s residents and testing the “direct‑people” approach he has promoted as envoy[8].