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Trump Reaffirms Greenland Acquisition Goal as U.S.-Danish Tensions Escalate

President Trump insists on Greenland's strategic necessity while Vice President JD Vance prepares for a controversial visit to the U.S. military base in Pituffik.

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Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen walks to attend a European Union summit in Brussels, Belgium March 20, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File photo
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US Vice President J.D. Vance (R) and his wife Usha Vance arrive for a working lunch with the French President, on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, on February 11, 2025.

Overview

  • President Trump has reiterated his determination to acquire Greenland, citing national security and Arctic dominance as key reasons, and has not ruled out the use of military force.
  • Greenlandic and Danish leaders have strongly condemned U.S. efforts, emphasizing their commitment to sovereignty and rejecting what they describe as aggressive U.S. interference.
  • Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have canceled public engagements in Greenland, including a dogsled race, following backlash and planned protests.
  • The U.S. delegation will now visit the Pituffik Space Base, a strategically significant Arctic military installation, instead of engaging with Greenlandic society.
  • Denmark has increased Arctic defense spending in response to U.S. actions, while Greenlandic independence movements have gained momentum amid growing tensions.