JD Vance Makes Surprise Greenland Visit Announcement Amid Growing US Interest - 'Checking Out Security There'

(MENAFN- Live Mint) US Vice President JD Vance announced on Tuesday (March 25) that he would travel to Greenland this week, joining his wife, Usha Vance, despite ongoing backlash over the visit.

“I decided that I didn't want her to have all that fun by herself, so I'm going to join her,” JD Vance said in a video message posted on X.“I'm going to visit some of our guardians in the Space Force on the northwest coast of Greenland, and also just check out what's going on with the security there of Greenland.”

White House announces cancellation of Dogsled Race visit

The White House canceled Usha Vance 's scheduled appearance at the Avannaata Qimussersu dogsled race, The Guardian reported. Instead, both Vances will now visit the US-controlled Pituffik Space Base, where they will receive a briefing on Arctic security and meet with American servicemembers.

“The visit will take place in lieu of the Second Lady's previously announced visit to the Avannaata Qimussersu dogsled race,” the White House said in a statement.

Vance criticises Denmark's role in Greenland

Vance also took aim at Denmark, which controls Greenland , accusing it of failing as an ally.

“Denmark, which controls Greenland, is not doing its job and is not being a good ally. So you have to ask yourself, 'How are we going to solve that problem, solve our national security?'” Vance said in an interview with Fox News.

Trump Administration's interest in Greenland

Echoing past remarks by President Donald Trump , Vance suggested that the US should take a greater territorial interest in Greenland.

“If that means that we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland, that is what President Trump is going to do, because he doesn't care about what the Europeans scream at us, he cares about putting the interests of America's citizens first,” Vance stated.

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