Greenland responds with fury as questionable US go to ‘is not innocent’

Greenland has accused the Trump administration of being ‘highly aggressive’ by sending a delegation of senior officials to the territory this week ahead of Usha Vance’s trip

Greenland’s Prime Minister sharply criticised the Trump administration after it was revealed that Second Lady Usha Vance’s visit would be preceded by a trip by senior US officials. The White House made a public announcement touting Vance’s planned three-day trip to Greenland, portraying it as a friendly stay to explore the country’s rich history.

However, it soon became apparent that her trip would not be the only American one this week. As Donald Trump keeps demanding that the States take over the country, his national security advisor, Mike Waltz, and US Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, are to travel before Vance lands. Given their high-ranking position within the US administration, the pair’s visit has raised concerns over its true purpose.

The fact that such a high-level delegation was scheduled to visit Greenland just days before Vance’s tour has led many to question the underlying motivations of the trip. Prime Minister Mute Egede of Greenland wasted no time expressing his discontent with the apparent political manoeuvres surrounding the visits.

He said that Greenlanders’ attempts at diplomacy appeared to “bounce off Donald Trump and his administration” as they pursued what he described as a mission to “own and control Greenland.”

Egede did not mince words, further asserting that the visit was no longer a “harmless” excursion from a politician’s spouse but rather something far more sinister in intent. “We are now at a level where it can in no way be characterised as a harmless visit from a politician’s wife,” Egede said. “What is the national security adviser doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to demonstrate power over us.

“He is Trump’s confidential and closest advisor, and his presence in Greenland alone will certainly make the Americans believe in Trump’s mission, and the pressure will increase after the visit.” The implications of Egede’s remarks point to a broader frustration in Greenland over the Trump administration’s threats.

The presence of Waltz and Wright, senior figures whose roles carry significant weight in US policy, raises alarms that Greenland is being drawn into a geopolitical game in which it has little say. The timing and nature of the visits have cast a shadow over what was initially billed as a diplomatic gesture.

While the Second Lady’s trip was intended to highlight the cultural and historical ties between Greenland and the US, Waltz and Wright’s parallel visit hints at deeper, more strategic interests at play.

The Prime Minister’s concerns appear rooted in a growing unease about how the US, under Donald Trump, views Greenland – not as an independent country but as a prize to be claimed.

This tension has been brewing for some time, particularly after Trump’s much-publicised interest in purchasing Greenland in 2019, an idea that the Danish government promptly rejected. Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.

Locals, keen to maintain their autonomy and preserve their unique cultural identity, have long felt their sovereignty is being disregarded by foreign powers with vested interests in the region. As the visits unfold, it is clear that Greenland’s leaders are not prepared to compromise their country’s dignity.

Prime Minister Egede’s criticism reflects the growing frustration felt by many in Greenland, who are becoming increasingly wary of foreign governments trying to exert influence over their land.