Outgoing Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute Egede described the plan as aggressive, and said the duo had not been invited for meetings. Meanwhile, the island’s likely next leader accused the US of showing a lack of respect. (BBC)
Second Lady Usha Vance will make a cultural visit this week, and a separate trip is expected from Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
Greenland – the world’s biggest island, situated between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans – has been controlled by Denmark, nearly 3,000km (1,860 miles) away, for about 300 years.
According to the BBC, “Waltz’s trip was confirmed by a source who spoke to the BBC’s US partner, CBS News. He is expected to visit before Mrs Vance and to travel with Energy Secretary Chris Wright, according to the New York Times.
Outgoing PM Egede described Waltz’s visit in particular as a provocation. “What is the security advisor doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to show a demonstration of power to us,” he told Sermitsiaq newspaper.
The White House described the reason for the Second Lady’s visit as “cultural” and said the second lady would visit historical sites and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s national dogsled race. Her delegation – including her son – would be there to “celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity”, the statement said. (BBC)
JD Vance, Vice President, is adding fuel to the fire by accusing Denmark of “being a bad ally” (look who’s talking!) and stating that if Denmark doesn’t do its job, The US will take territory.
