Usha Vance to Lead U.S. Delegation to Greenland as Trump Reaffirms Annexation Goals

The visit, framed as cultural engagement, comes as Greenland and Denmark reject Trump's push to acquire the island for strategic purposes.

Second Lady Usha Vance, accompanied by U.S. officials, will visit Greenland from March 27 to March 29, 2025, to explore local heritage and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu dogsled race.
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright are expected to tour a U.S. military base during the visit, highlighting strategic interests in the Arctic.
President Trump has intensified efforts to acquire Greenland, citing national security, despite firm rejections from Greenlandic and Danish leaders emphasizing sovereignty.
Greenland's recent election resulted in a victory for a party supporting gradual independence from Denmark, further distancing the possibility of U.S. annexation.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen reiterated that any cooperation with the U.S. must respect sovereignty and involve close coordination with Greenlandic leadership.