US Vice President J.D. Vance Visits Greenland's Pituffik Base After Diplomatic Backlash

The Vances' revised itinerary avoids contact with Greenland's population following protests and criticism from Greenlandic and Danish officials.

J.D. Vance and Usha Vance will visit the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland, foregoing previously planned cultural engagements.
The original itinerary, including visits to Nuuk and Sisimiut, was canceled due to protests and diplomatic criticism over perceived US interference.
Greenlandic and Danish officials have labeled the visit uninvited and provocative, emphasizing Greenland's autonomy and rejecting US territorial ambitions.
The visit aligns with US President Donald Trump's reiterated claim that Greenland is essential for national and international security.
The timing of the visit, during Greenland's post-election government formation, has fueled concerns about US influence in the region.