VP Vance's Revised Greenland Visit Amid Protests

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, are visiting Greenland's Pituffik Space Base in a revised trip that focuses on U.S. defense and policy amid tensions with Denmark and Greenland. Originally, Usha Vance planned a cultural visit, but protests in Greenland and Denmark led to a scaled-back itinerary and a shortened one-day visit to avoid diplomatic tensions. This visit follows controversial suggestions by former President Trump to acquire Greenland, which have strained U.S.-Nordic relations despite historical defense collaborations. Greenland remains opposed to U.S. acquisition, with 85% of its population rejecting the proposal. The visit highlights Greenland's strategic importance in U.S. defense, particularly concerning missile defense infrastructure in the Arctic.