U.S. Officials' Greenland Visit Stirs Tensions Over Acquisition Plans

Usha Vance and Mike Waltz's planned trip to Greenland highlights ongoing protests and diplomatic resistance to U.S. ambitions for the territory.

Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz are planning a visit to Greenland, confirmed by Greenlandic officials.
The U.S. government requested official meetings with Greenlandic and Danish representatives, but these requests were declined.
Greenlandic leaders and citizens continue to oppose U.S. acquisition efforts, emphasizing their right to self-determination.
Protests against U.S. acquisition plans have been held in Nuuk and other locations, drawing hundreds of participants.
Greenland is in the midst of forming a new government after parliamentary elections, with municipal elections scheduled for April 1.