JD Vance, wife arrives in Greenland after getting angry during diplomatic quarrel – Country
Vice President JD Vance, his wife and other senior U.S. officials visited a trip on Friday at a U.S. military base in Greenland that was scaled down after the uproar between Greenland and the Danes, whose plans for the original itinerary were planned without consultation.
Shortly after arriving, Vance briefly stationed at the base while he and his wife sat down with them for lunch, saying he was “really interested in Arctic security.”
“It's known to be a big problem and it will only get bigger in the next few decades,” Vance said.
The revised trip to semi-autonomous Denmark territory began after President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that the U.S. president should control Denmark’s mineral-rich territory in some form (the traditional American allies and NATO members).
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and second wife Usha Vance had dinner with soldiers at the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. The visit to Copenhagen and Nuuk was a provocation placed strategically on the strategically resource-rich Danish territory at the tender of President Donald Trump.
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On Friday, the U.S. Space Force outpost in Pituffik on the northwest coast of Greenland eliminated the risk of possible violations of diplomatic practices by sending delegations to another country without a formal invitation. It will also reduce the likelihood that Vance and his wife will cross the road with Trump’s announcement of angry residents.
During his visit, Vance said Denmark had “underinvestment” in Greenland’s security and asked Denmark to change its approach as Trump continues to talk about taking over Danish territory.
“The message we gave Denmark was very simple: the people of Greenland didn't do a good job,” Vance said. “You invested in the people of Greenland and you invested in this incredible, beautiful land safe building, filled with incredible people. That has to change.”
U.S. Vice President JD Vance (C) spoke with Energy Secretary Chris Wright (L) and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz (R) on March 28, 2025 at the U.S. military’s Pituffik Space Base in Pituffik, Greenland.
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Vance said the United States had “no choice” but had to take a major stance to ensure Greenland’s security as he encouraged push for independence away from Denmark in Greenland.
“I think they will eventually work with the United States,” Vance said. “We can make them safer. We can do more protection. I think they'll be better financially.”
U.S. Vice President JD Vance spoke at Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025.
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Before Vance arrived, four of the five parties elected to the Greenland Parliament earlier this month signed a deal to form a new, broad coalition government. Both sides have a design on Trump on the territory.
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“This is a time when we are under pressure as a population,” said Jens-Frederik Nielsen, the prime minister's designation.
He added: “We have to be united. We are the strongest together.”
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance Board Air Force 2 March 28, 2025 at Andrews United Base, Maryland. Vice President Vance will travel to the US Pituffik Space Base military base in Greenland, where Copenhagen and Nuuk visits are provocations to recruit strategically resource-rich Danish territory in President Donald Trump’s bid.
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen congratulated Nielsen and his incoming government in an Instagram post and said: “I look forward to ending cooperation in a time of unnecessary conflict.”
Frederiksen said Tuesday that the initial three-day visit to the United States had created “unacceptable pressure.” Denmark hopes to cooperate with the United States for defense and security, but Greenland belongs to Greenland, she said.
Initially, Usha Vance announced the solo of Sisimiut's Avannaata Qimussersu dog. Her husband then said he would join her itinerary, only after protesting against Greenland and Denmark, changing the itinerary to a one-day visit to the couple, with only one-day visits to the military post.
Still, in an interview Wednesday, Trump once again longed for our control over Greenland. When asked if people there were eager to be American citizens, Trump said he didn't know “but I think we have to do that, we have to convince them.”
Nuuk residents, about 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) south of Pituffik, expressed concern about Vance's visit and the U.S. interest in their island.
Cora Høy, 22, said Vance was “he was popular if he wanted to see it, but Greenland certainly wasn't for sale.” She added that all the attention in Greenland received all the attention, “It's not normal here.” “I feel like every day now (Trump) I just want to get rid of it.”
“It's a little crazy. Of course, the population here is a little shocking,” said Inuk Kristensen, 30. “I think the same as everyone: of course, you won't do that. You're not just here to say you want to buy this place.”
As a maritime gateway to the Arctic and North Atlantic North America, Greenland has broader strategic value as both China and Russia seek to obtain their waterways and natural resources.
During his first semester, Trump proposed the idea of buying the world's largest island, although Denmark insisted it wasn't for sale. The people of Greenland also firmly rejected Trump's plan.
Vance repeatedly criticized long-standing European allies for relying on US military support to openly confront partners in a way that concerns US reliability
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