US Vice-President JD Vance will join his wife Usha in travelling to Greenland on Friday, a visit that follows Donald Trump’s threats to take over the island.
Vance to join wife on Greenland visit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance has announced plans to accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on a trip to Greenland this Friday. The visit, initially intended for Usha to attend Greenland’s national dogsled race and explore cultural sites, has been refocused to include both the Vice President and Second Lady visiting the U.S. Space Force’s Pituffik Space Base to assess Arctic security concerns.
This development follows President Donald Trump’s expressed interest in bringing Greenland under U.S. control, a notion that has faced resistance from Greenlandic and Danish officials. The Danish Foreign Minister welcomed the change in itinerary, viewing it as a de-escalation amid heightened tensions.
Additional Sources:
- Vance to travel to Greenland on Friday – Politico
- Vance to visit Greenland amid backlash to wife’s trip – Axios
- JD Vance to join wife on Greenland trip but scales back visit – Euronews