JD Vance visits Greenland amid diplomatic tensions, local discontent

US Vice President JD Vance is visiting Greenland's Pituffik Space Base amid heightened tensions over President Donald Trump's controversial bid to annex the territory. The trip, initially planned to be broader, has faced backlash from Danish and Greenlandic officials, who view it as a provocation, especially following Trump's insistence that the US needs the island for security. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen criticized the visit as 'unacceptable pressure,' emphasizing Greenland's autonomy and expressing a desire for cooperation rather than conflict. Usha Vance, the Second Lady, faced a cold reception from local residents, highlighting the strained relations stemming from Trump's earlier proposal to purchase Greenland, which was overwhelmingly rejected by its population. The visit is expected to focus on US military interests in the Arctic, with Vance likely to comment on Denmark's handling of Greenland's security. Overall, the trip reflects the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the US and Denmark regarding Greenland's status and future.