Egypt Daily News – Amid efforts to promote the annexation of Greenland by the United States—or at least its purchase from Denmark—a high-level U.S. delegation is visiting the self-governing Danish territory this week to inspect the U.S. military base stationed there.
The delegation, led by Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, will also attend the National Dog Sled Race. Since assuming office for a second term on January 20, President Donald Trump has been advocating for the annexation of Greenland.
Accompanied by White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Usha Vance will visit Greenland to inspect the American military base and attend the dog sledding event. This visit comes as Trump continues to push for U.S. control over this strategically important, semi-autonomous Danish region.
Waltz and Wright plan to visit the Pituffik Space Base, a military installation in Greenland, where they will receive briefings from American service members. They will then join Usha Vance to visit historical sites and attend the National Dog Sled Race.
White House National Security Council spokesperson Brian Hughes stated that the delegation sees this visit as “an opportunity to build partnerships that respect Greenland’s right to self-determination and enhance economic cooperation.” He added, “This visit is about learning more about Greenland’s culture, history, and people, as well as attending the dog sled race, which the U.S. is proud to sponsor.”
Trump has made Greenland’s annexation a major topic since returning to office in January. The island’s strategic location and rich mineral resources could be highly beneficial to the U.S., as it sits along the shortest route between Europe and North America—a key factor for the U.S. ballistic missile early warning system.
Both the Greenlandic and Danish governments have expressed opposition to such a move. Greenland’s government has not yet responded to requests for comment. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated in a written response to news of the visit, “This is something we take very seriously.” She added that while Denmark is open to cooperation with the U.S., it must be based on “fundamental principles of sovereignty.”
