U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that he will accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on a Friday trip to Greenland, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region for global security.
Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, condemned the United States for its plan to send Second Lady Usha Vance National Security Adviser Mike Waltz to the territory.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reaffirmed Monday that Greenland is "not for sale" but signaled openness to expanding the American military presence on the Arctic island. Speaking in Brussels as EU leaders gathered, Frederiksen responded to President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring control of Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, through military or economic means.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized on Thursday that President Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland is a serious strategic consideration, not a jest....
Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede emphasized Greenland’s desire for greater cooperation with the United States in Arctic defense and mineral investments during an interview on Fox News Channel’s Special Report. While reiterating Greenland’s independence, Egede highlighted the importance of a strong U.S.-Greenland partnership to address security and economic opportunities.