Highly Aggressive: Greenland Slams US 2nd Lady Usha Vance and Other Officials’ Upcoming Visit
Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, has expressed strong discontent over the upcoming visit by an American delegation, including US Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Advisor (NSA) Mike Waltz. The visit has been dubbed “highly aggressive” by Egede, who claims that the only purpose of the trip is to demonstrate power over the autonomous Danish territory.
As reported by News18, Egede stated, “The only purpose is to demonstrate power over us. It’s a highly aggressive act.” The statement comes after US President Donald Trump had earlier vowed to take control of Greenland, sparking widespread concern and outrage around the world.
The visit, which is scheduled to take place in the near future, has been met with widespread criticism from the Greenlandic government and citizens. The country, which has a population of around 56,000 people, has been an autonomous territory of Denmark since 1953.
Egede’s comments come as a response to Trump’s earlier statement, where he expressed interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark. The US President had tweeted, “Denmark is losing a tremendous amount of money on Greenland… It put me in charge of a beautiful Greenland, but it’s freezing and it’s remote… I’d love to do a deal, but Denmark is holding us back.”
The tweet sparked widespread controversy, with many experts and politicians warning that such a move would be a violation of international law. Greenland’s Prime Minister, Mute Egede, had also expressed strong opposition to the idea, stating that the country was not for sale.
The upcoming visit by Usha Vance, Mike Waltz, and other US officials has been seen as a precursor to Trump’s earlier statement. Egede’s comments suggest that the visit is not just a routine diplomatic trip, but rather an attempt to demonstrate US power and influence over Greenland.
The visit has also raised concerns over the potential implications for Greenland’s sovereignty and autonomy. The country has been a key player in the Arctic region, and any move by the US to exert its influence over the territory could have far-reaching consequences for the region’s politics and economy.
Greenland’s opposition to the visit is not just limited to Egede’s comments. The country’s parliament, the Inatsisartut, has also issued a statement expressing its opposition to the visit. The statement reads, “We do not want a visit that is designed to demonstrate power or exert pressure on our country… We want a visit that is based on mutual respect and cooperation.”
The visit has also sparked concerns over the potential implications for Greenland’s relationship with Denmark. The country has been a self-governing territory of Denmark since 1953, and any move by the US to exert its influence over the territory could put pressure on the country’s relationship with Denmark.
In a statement, the Danish Foreign Ministry said, “We are aware of the concerns expressed by Greenland’s Prime Minister and are in contact with the Greenlandic authorities to address these concerns.”
The visit by Usha Vance, Mike Waltz, and other US officials has been met with widespread criticism from around the world. The move has been seen as a clear attempt by the US to exert its influence over Greenland, and has raised concerns over the potential implications for the country’s sovereignty and autonomy.
As the visit approaches, it remains to be seen how Greenland and the US will respond to the situation. One thing is clear, however – the people of Greenland are determined to protect their country’s sovereignty and autonomy, and will not stand idly by as the US attempts to exert its influence over their territory.
