Vice President JD Vance is set to visit Greenland but finds little warmth awaiting him from the locals. Scheduled for a trip to an American military base in the North, Vance is the first high-ranking U.S. official to travel to the island. However, the Greenlandic government has not issued an invitation, and many residents are actively opposing his arrival.
Initially, the White House planned a more extensive trip for Vance and his wife, Usha, who was slated to participate in a popular dog sled race and explore cultural sites. However, backlash turned significant, with protesters planning to greet them in Nuuk, Greenland's capital. The visit was criticized as unnecessary and labeled “highly aggressive” by local officials.
In light of the resistance, the trip has been considerably downsized. Usha Vance's anticipated attendance at the dog sled race was abruptly cancelled, with organizers stating they didn’t invite her. Responding to these issues, the White House has opted for a quick visit to Pituffik Space Base, far from the planned protests. Greenland, which has strong ties to Denmark, also faced disapproval from the Danish government, signaling a complicated diplomatic relationship amid shifting geopolitical interests.
Initially, the White House planned a more extensive trip for Vance and his wife, Usha, who was slated to participate in a popular dog sled race and explore cultural sites. However, backlash turned significant, with protesters planning to greet them in Nuuk, Greenland's capital. The visit was criticized as unnecessary and labeled “highly aggressive” by local officials.
In light of the resistance, the trip has been considerably downsized. Usha Vance's anticipated attendance at the dog sled race was abruptly cancelled, with organizers stating they didn’t invite her. Responding to these issues, the White House has opted for a quick visit to Pituffik Space Base, far from the planned protests. Greenland, which has strong ties to Denmark, also faced disapproval from the Danish government, signaling a complicated diplomatic relationship amid shifting geopolitical interests.
