Greenland PM criticizes U.S. officials' contentious visit amid annexation threats

Usha Vance, the wife of US Vice President JD Vance, will lead a US delegation to Greenland this week, coinciding with President Trump's ongoing interest in annexing the territory, which is rich in minerals and strategically located in the Arctic. The visit, which includes observing Greenland's national dogsled race, has been labeled 'highly aggressive' by Greenland's Prime Minister Mute B. Egede, who criticized the presence of National Security Adviser Mike Waltz as a demonstration of power. The Danish government, represented by Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, has emphasized that any discussion of cooperation must respect Greenland's sovereignty and its desire for independence from Denmark. The US delegation aims to strengthen partnerships while acknowledging Greenlandic culture, although the implications of Trump's annexation rhetoric loom over the visit. Greenland's political climate remains sensitive, especially following recent elections that shifted its governance towards a gradual independence approach. Both Greenland and Denmark have firmly rejected the notion of the US annexing the territory, highlighting the complexity of international relations in the Arctic region.