Greenland’s Prime Minister has lashed out at plans by Second Woman Usha Vance to go to the territory.
Talking with local media, Prime Minister Mute Egede mentioned the “solely function of the go to was an illustration of energy” by Washington.
“We at the moment are at a stage the place it will probably on no account be characterised as a innocent go to from a politician’s spouse,” he mentioned.
He additionally criticized plans by Nationwide Safety Advisor Mike Waltz to go to the territory.
“What’s the nationwide safety adviser doing in Greenland?” he requested.
“The one function is to show energy over us.”
“His mere presence in Greenland will little question gas American perception in Trump’s mission — and the stress will improve.”
Egede added that his efforts to be diplomatic merely “bounces off Donald Trump and his administration of their mission to personal and management Greenland.”
President Trump has made no secret of his want to take management of Greenland, however provided that the native inhabitants wish to achieve this.
“We strongly help your proper to find out your individual future, and should you select, we welcome you into the US of America,” Trump mentioned during his recent joint address to Congress.
“We’ll maintain you protected. We’ll make you wealthy. And collectively we are going to take Greenland to heights like you have got by no means thought attainable earlier than.”
In an announcement saying her go to, the White Home mentioned that the Second Woman will take part in native actions:
On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Second Woman Usha Vance will journey to Greenland together with her son and a United States delegation to go to historic websites, find out about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s nationwide dogsled race.
The race brings collectively roughly 37 mushers and 444 canines in a exceptional show of velocity, talent, and teamwork. Ms. Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and rejoice Greenlandic tradition and unity.
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In the meantime, a spokesperson for Waltz mentioned the go to was merely about exploring the nation and its tradition.
“We additionally look ahead to experiencing Greenland’s well-known hospitality and are assured that this go to presents a possibility to construct on partnerships that respects Greenland’s self-determination and advances financial cooperation.”
”This can be a go to to find out about Greenland, its tradition, historical past and folks.”
