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Denmark Rebukes U.S. Over Greenland Comments as Tensions Escalate

Danish leaders reject Vice President JD Vance's accusations of neglect, emphasizing Greenland's sovereignty and increased Arctic defense investments.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance poses with second lady Usha Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, his wife , former homeland security advisor, Julia Nesheiwat and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as they tour the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance pose as they tour the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, on March 28, 2025.
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U.S Vice President JD Vance tours the US military's Pituffik Space Base on March 28, 2025 in Pituffik, Greenland.

Overview

  • Vice President JD Vance, during a visit to Greenland, criticized Denmark for underinvesting in the territory's security and development, prompting backlash from Danish and Greenlandic leaders.
  • Denmark's Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen condemned the tone of Vance's remarks, calling them inappropriate for communication between allies.
  • Greenland's newly formed coalition government reaffirmed its commitment to sovereignty, stating, 'Greenland belongs to us,' and rejecting U.S. overtures.
  • Denmark highlighted its recent $2.1 billion Arctic defense investment, including new naval vessels and surveillance systems, countering claims of neglect.
  • President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring Greenland for U.S. security, while Greenlandic and Danish leaders, backed by the EU, firmly opposed any U.S. annexation efforts.