Greenland PM Criticizes US Delegation Visit as Provocation

Greenland's Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede has condemned the upcoming visit by U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz as a provocative demonstration of American power amidst President Trump's ongoing calls for the annexation of the island. Egede expressed concern that the U.S. delegation's presence signifies a troubling shift in U.S.-Greenland relations, stating, 'Until recently, we could safely rely on the Americans,' but that trust has eroded. The visit, which coincides with a new political landscape following recent elections in Greenland, has drawn criticism across the political spectrum as a form of foreign interference. Greenland's new center-right Demokraatit party, which favors independence from Denmark, has also denounced the visit as disrespectful. In response, the White House asserted that the trip aims to strengthen partnerships while respecting Greenland's self-determination. The situation highlights the strategic importance of Greenland in the Arctic, particularly amid rising tensions with global superpowers.