Vice President JD Vance will join Second Lady Usha Vance on her scheduled visit to Greenland this Friday, March 28, 2025. Initially planned as a cultural exchange, the trip has expanded to include discussions on Arctic security, with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright also attending.
The visit has sparked backlash from Greenlandic and Danish officials. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen condemned it as “unacceptable pressure,” while Greenland’s interim government clarified that no formal invitation had been extended. This comes amid renewed U.S. interest in Greenland’s strategic value, a topic repeatedly rejected by both Greenland and Denmark.
During the trip, the U.S. delegation will visit Pituffik Space Base for a security briefing and attend Greenland’s national dogsled race. However, the unexpected visit has strained relations, with local leaders criticizing the move as disruptive.
