U.S. Officials Find No Greenlanders Willing to Meet Vance Delegation

U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance's planned visit to Greenland has faced significant backlash, with local residents and businesses expressing strong disinterest in hosting her. Polls show that 85% of Greenlanders oppose U.S. annexation efforts, a sentiment echoed by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, who criticized the timing and nature of the visit as 'unacceptable pressure.' Initial plans for cultural engagement were scrapped after a lack of interest from locals led to a shift toward a visit to a U.S. military base instead. Travel company Tupilak Travel withdrew from hosting after deeming the visit a promotion of U.S. agendas, emphasizing Greenland's autonomy. The situation highlights growing tensions between the U.S. and Greenland, where local leaders argue against foreign interference in their self-governance. Vice President JD Vance's decision to accompany his wife further underscores the administration's commitment to maintaining a presence in the strategically vital region amidst rising international competition.