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Wait, Did Trump Just Appoint an Envoy to… BUY Greenland?! AGAIN?!

President Trump just appointed a special envoy whose sole mission is to "make Greenland a part of the U.S." Is this real life? Are we doing this again?

Wait, Did Trump Just Appoint an Envoy to… BUY Greenland?! AGAIN?!

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WTF Just Happened

Okay, stop scrolling. Seriously, stop everything you're doing right now. President Donald Trump has officially appointed a new "Greenland special envoy." And guess what this envoy, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, immediately declared his job to be?

You guessed it: to "make Greenland a part of the U.S." What?! Is this some kind of sick joke? Are we seriously trying to buy a country again?

Wait, HOW Did This Happen?

President Trump announced this whole… endeavor on Truth Social, naturally. He said Greenland is "essential to our National Security" and for the "Safety, Security, and Survival of our Allies, and indeed, the World."

Meanwhile, Governor Landry called it an "honor" to serve in what he bizarrely described as a "volunteer position" that "in no way affects" his duties as governor. A volunteer position to acquire a nation? Is anyone else's brain just... short-circuiting right now?

Remember 2019, when Trump first floated this idea and Denmark basically laughed us out of the room? Well, it appears we're back for round two! Because

"if at first you don't succeed, try, try again... to annex a sovereign territory."

Are We Serious Right Now?

Let's just unpack this for a second. A *volunteer* position to annexation? Is the U.S. now running international acquisitions like a bake sale? And the Louisiana Governor is our lead negotiator?

"National Security," "Survival of the World" – all because of Greenland? Is it secretly made of vibranium? Or perhaps it’s a giant, frosty amusement park we need for… reasons?

This move is going to absolutely infuriate Copenhagen, considering Greenland is a self-governing but very much Danish territory. Did anyone even think to ask them this time?

Okay no, but actually HOW can a sitting governor take on a volunteer role to try and acquire another country and simultaneously claim it won't impact his actual job? The sheer audacity and logistical nightmare of that statement alone is mind-boggling.

💡 Why This Is a Big Deal (Unfortunately)

This isn't just some wacky headline to scroll past; this is a potential diplomatic cluster-bomb waiting to explode, or perhaps already detonating. Denmark, a NATO ally, is likely not amused, considering the U.S. is essentially trying to poach part of its territory.

This affects international relations, alliances, and how the rest of the world views U.S. foreign policy. It's not just about a chunk of ice and rock; it's about sovereignty, respect, and established norms.

And what about the people of Greenland? Their future, their autonomy, all potentially caught in this geopolitical tug-of-war. This is a very real, very serious situation disguised as something out of a satire sketch.

So… What Happens Now?

Now, everyone is holding their breath, waiting for Denmark's official response. Will it be a polite but firm rejection again? Or will the tensions escalate into something even messier? Will Governor Landry pack a briefcase full of Monopoly money and hop on a plane?

This could spiral into a major geopolitical headache, forcing allies to pick sides and further complicating an already delicate global landscape. All because someone, somewhere, decided Greenland just *had* to be American. I'm sorry, but is this just… our life now? The sheer disbelief is palpable!

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