U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance to Visit Greenland on Geopolitical Trip

U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance to Visit Greenland on Geopolitical Trip

Washington, March 24 – Usha Vance, the wife of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, will be visiting Greenland this Thursday. This visit is considered a high-profile trip, especially since U.S. President Donald Trump has maintained the idea of incorporating Greenland into the United States.

During the visit, Usha Vance, accompanied by an American delegation, will tour historic sites in Greenland, learn about its culture, and participate in the national dog sled race, a traditional competition in Greenland. The delegation is scheduled to return to the U.S. on March 29. As part of the trip, U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Walts and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright are also expected to visit a U.S. military base in Greenland.

Since taking office for his second term, Trump has discussed the idea of U.S. inclusion of Greenland. The island’s strategic location and natural resources could be important to the United States. It is located on the shortest route from Europe to North America, making it highly significant for the U.S. ballistic missile warning system. However, both the Greenlandic and Danish governments have opposed this plan.

The current Greenland government, which was recently elected on March 11 by a party that advocates a slow move toward independence from Denmark, has not yet responded to comments on the matter.

In response to the visit, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, “This is a serious matter for us.” She stated that Denmark is willing to cooperate with the United States, but it must be in accordance with “the fundamental rules of sovereignty.” She also emphasized that discussions regarding Greenland with the United States must involve coordination with both Denmark and the future Greenland government.