WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States will send a hospital ship to Greenland to provide medical services.In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said that, working with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, whom he appointed as special representative for Greenland, the US would dispatch a hospital ship to the island.“Working with the fantastic Governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, we are going to send a great hospital boat to Greenland to take care of the many people who are sick, and not being taken care of there,” Trump wrote. “It’s on the way!!!”Landry responded on X, thanking the president and saying he was proud to work with him on the issue.“Thank you, President @realDonaldTrump! Proud to work with you on this important issue!” he wrote.In recent months, Trump has renewed his interest in US control over Greenland, citing national security concerns related to Russia and China. He had previously threatened sanctions against European countries that opposed the move.Trump later withdrew the threats following a meeting with Mark Rutte at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He said they had established a framework for a potential agreement involving Greenland and the broader Arctic region, followed by talks between the United States, Denmark and Greenland.He also said further discussions would be held on the US Golden Dome missile defense system in relation to Greenland.
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