Usha Vance's Greenland Visit Amid U.S. Annexation Talks

Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is set to visit Greenland with a U.S. delegation amid President Trump's renewed interest in annexing the territory. The visit focuses on cultural and strategic interests, while the Danish and Greenlandic governments express opposition to a potential annexation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-03-2025 23:05 IST | Created: 23-03-2025 23:05 IST
Usha Vance's Greenland Visit Amid U.S. Annexation Talks

Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President JD Vance, is preparing for a visit to Greenland. This trip comes as President Donald Trump continues to express interest in the potential annexation of Greenland, a strategic, semi-autonomous region of Denmark.

The purpose of Vance's trip includes visiting historical sites and attending the national dogsled race, alongside a U.S. delegation. The White House has confirmed the delegation's return by March 29, after a visit to a U.S. military base in Greenland, led by national security advisor Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Both the Greenlandic and Danish governments have expressed concerns over Trump's annexation agenda. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen raised the need for cooperation reflecting respect for sovereignty, emphasizing the importance of coordination with U.S. and Greenlandic governments moving forward.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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