President Donald Trump's new special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has denied suggestions the United States is "trying to conquer" the island.

The president has not ruled out military force to take control of the mineral-rich, strategically located Arctic island.

Donald Trump announced early Monday that he had named the governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, as US special envoy to Greenland. 'It's an honour to serve you in this volunteer…