Nuuk, March 25, 2025 – Greenland has firmly dismissed US President Donald Trump’s assertion that its leaders invited Second Lady Usha Vance for a visit, escalating tensions ahead of her arrival on March 27. The rebuttal comes as Trump pushes annexation plans for the Danish territory, drawing sharp criticism from Greenland’s Prime Minister Mute B Egede, who called the trip “highly aggressive.”
The White House pitched Vance’s three-day visit—joined by her son, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright—as a cultural exchange to attend the Avannaata Qimussersu dogsled race and explore heritage sites. Trump doubled down on Monday, claiming, “We’ve been invited,” despite Greenland’s government clarifying no such invitation exists (Hindustan Times). Egede accused the US of provocation, tying the visit to Trump’s repeated calls to annex Greenland for its strategic Arctic position and rare earth minerals.
Greenland’s stance is clear: 85% of its people oppose US control (The Guardian, 2024), favoring autonomy or independence from Denmark. The uninvited delegation, including Waltz’s stop at the US Pituffik Space Base, has fueled protests in Nuuk, with locals waving flags and signs reading “We are not for sale.” Denmark echoed concerns, urging respect for sovereignty.
The real issue? Trump’s expansionist rhetoric—also targeting Canada and Panama—threatens global norms, while Greenland fears losing its identity. As Vance’s visit nears, the rift widens, spotlighting a clash between superpower ambition and a small nation’s resolve.
