Second lady Usha Vance, along with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and national security adviser Michael Waltz, will be traveling to Greenland this week as part of a U.S. delegation as President Donald Trump increases calls for U.S. ownership of the Danish territory. Vance will be accompanied by one of her sons and they will visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend a national dogsled race during their trip, which will begin on Thursday.
The visit by the U.S. delegation has raised concerns from outgoing Greenlandic Prime Minister Mute B. Egede, who believes it may be a show of force meant to intimidate local leaders. Trump has been increasingly aggressive in his proposal to take over Greenland, citing its mineral-rich resources and strategic importance. He has called ownership of Greenland “an absolute necessity” and has not ruled out using military force to acquire the territory.
Greenland is a semiautonomous territory of Denmark and a member of NATO. Greenlandic and Danish leaders have consistently rejected Trump’s proposal to take over the territory. In January, Donald Trump Jr. visited Greenland, and during a recent meeting with NATO Secretary General, Trump suggested that NATO may need to get involved in his efforts to annex the territory for national security reasons.
The purpose of Vance’s visit, according to her, is to celebrate and strengthen the historical relationship between the U.S. and Greenland. The details of the trip, including the involvement of a security adviser, have sparked concerns and criticism from local leaders in Greenland. The visit comes as Trump continues to push for U.S. ownership of Greenland despite opposition from Greenlandic and Danish officials.
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