Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha, visited Greenland, with plans for a three-day trip scaled back to just one day due to backlash from local authorities in Greenland and Denmark. This was prompted by the lack of consultation from the White House over the delegation's plans. Initially, Usha was set to attend a dogsled race, but the itinerary shifted to prioritize a stop at the US Space Force's Pituffik base. The visit was framed against a backdrop of rising tensions regarding US interest in Greenland's resources and the political landscape, with Greenland's parliament forming a coalition in reaction to concerns over US intentions.
The trip by Vice President JD Vance to Greenland has been cut short due to local uproar and concerns over the US's intentions toward the mineral-rich territory.
Local authorities in Greenland and Denmark had not been consulted by the White House, escalating tensions between the US and the traditional ally in the Arctic.
Following protests against Trump's suggestions of annexation, the Vance delegation's visit has been limited strictly to the Pituffik Space Base, avoiding potential diplomatic conflicts.
Greenland's parliament has united against external pressures, as a new coalition government forms in response to Trump's plans for control over the territory.
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