Greenland’s leader has issued a stark warning about increasing American pressure on the autonomous Danish territory as Usha Vance prepares for a controversial visit. Prime Minister Múte B. Egede condemned the trip as political theater, coming just days after Vice President JD Vance suggested the U.S. might assert control over Greenland.
The White House bills the visit as cultural outreach, with the Second Lady set to experience Greenlandic heritage and traditions. But Egede sees darker intentions, especially with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz’s participation. “This will only fuel American claims over our land,” he told reporters, noting the timing follows Donald Trump Jr.’s pro-annexation comments earlier this year.
The prime minister’s frustration reflects Greenland’s delicate position – valued for its Arctic military bases and mineral resources yet caught between great power interests. “The world must act before this pressure becomes unbearable,” Egede pleaded, suggesting traditional diplomacy has failed to protect Greenland’s sovereignty.
As climate change opens new Arctic opportunities, this picturesque dogsled race visit masks a high-stakes geopolitical struggle.
