Greenland’s Premier condemns ‘aggressive pressure’ by US
(MENAFN) Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute B. Egede, has strongly criticized the United States ahead of a planned visit by Second Lady Usha Vance and senior American officials. The trip, set for Thursday, is seen as part of the Trump administration’s broader push to assert control over the autonomous Danish territory and its resources.
Egede described the visit—which will reportedly include National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright—as an example of “very aggressive American pressure” aimed at undermining Greenland’s sovereignty. In an interview with the local newspaper Sermitsiaq on Sunday, he also accused Western allies of failing to take a firm stance against Washington’s actions, saying, “Our allies in the international community are whispering their support, which has no real impact.”
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of the Demokraatit party, which recently won Greenland’s parliamentary elections, criticized the timing of the visit, calling it disrespectful as it coincides with ongoing coalition talks.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledged the visit within the broader context of the Trump administration’s territorial ambitions, stressing that Denmark’s cooperation with the US is based on “fundamental rules of sovereignty.”
Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President J.D. Vance, will visit Greenland with her son and a delegation of officials to explore historic sites and attend a dog race. Her office stated that the delegation is looking forward to “witnessing this monumental race and celebrating Greenlandic culture and unity.”
Meanwhile, Trump administration officials plan to visit the Pentagon’s Pituffik Space Base as part of their own agenda. Trump’s interest in Greenland is largely driven by its strategic Arctic location and its untapped natural resources.
The US government has also questioned the sovereignty of Canada, Denmark, and Panama, arguing that American national interests require control over these territories. Vice President Vance claimed in February that Denmark is failing in its responsibilities and is “not being a good ally” to Washington. He warned that if American interests demand a stronger territorial presence in Greenland, President Trump “will do what is necessary, regardless of European objections.”
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