Greenland: Reactions against US Vice President and « Second Lady »
Vice President Jay Di Vance and his wife visited an American military base in Greenland on a trip that was limited to what the White House had initially announced.
According to With Newsweek journalists, The program of the second lady vans was formed to… the freest one as everyone asked were not interested in meeting her.
The scheduled journey of Ousa Vance to Greenland caused the disruption of the Greenlanders and the Danes that were angry because the original route was designed without their opinion. The Greenland government said that « it had not invited any invitation to any visit, neither private nor official. »
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Loke Rasmussen told reporters on Thursday that « the change in plans is probably because US officials have realized that the idea that » Greenland residents are waiting for open arms « and are determined to be open ».
«He is not welcome in #Greenland. Humans are not for sale ».
#Jdvance‘s Visit to #Greenland has sparked outrage Among locals.
Many #Greenlanders View the Visit as a Display of Us Power and Interfence, Fuelling Resentment Over Perceived Disregard for Their Sovereignty pic.twitter.com/rgc85anepp
– France 24 English (@France24_en) March 28, 2025
They would be watching a dog tank with dogs but canceled due to reluctance
The White House had announced over the weekend that Jusa Vance would visit Nouk, historical monuments, and would watch the Avanata Kimnsersu dog’s races in Sissimiut.
On Tuesday, Vance announced that he would follow his wife on the trip because « he did not want to spend all this fun on her own. »
On the basis of the terms of the 1951 agreement, the US can visit the base whenever they wish, as long as they inform Greenland and Copenhagen.
America is being mis-left… !! pic.twitter.com/4pwyyc5jxc
– Joern Rasmussen (@joernrasmussen) March 27, 2025
The White House said in a statement that the couple would only visit the Pitoufik space base, where they would be informed about Arctic security issues and meet with members of the US services.
US National Security Adviser Mike Walts and his wife, former Internal Security Advisor Julia Nessiwat.
In the end they ended up looking at snow
Henrick Skidbzerg, director of Tupilak Travel, told Newsweek: « The decision on the US delegation not to visit Nuk and Sissimiut, but only the Space Base of Pitupik was a great relief for almost all people here in Greenland.
We are known for our hospitality and welcome visitors from other countries as our valuable guests. With this delegation, however, we were afraid that it would evolve into a maga event (in which) we did not want to participate. «
Greenland’s new coalition with smiles and… hooded sweatshirt.
New Coalition in Greenland stands united
The upcoming coalition maintains unity in relation to the pressure of the United States in all parties. That is, Greenland is not for sale and that Greenland does not want to become part of the United States, as mentioned in the only Greenland website that uploads news per two days.
The Kalaalit (the inhabitants of Greenland) in their country must be respected, especially by their allies and friends. Therefore, it is imperative, as soon as we begin, to start a dialogue with our allies and friends, especially with the United States.
We want Greenland cooperation relations to continue, but this must be done on our own terms and the new coalition is very willing.
Protesters were waiting for Americans and with placards.