Tension in the Arctic: U.S. Delegation Sparks Controversy with Greenland Visit

President Trump's continued pursuit of U.S. annexation of Greenland has led to significant tensions between Greenlandic and American leaders. The planned visit of a high-level U.S. delegation, led by Usha Vance and including prominent officials, has been met with resistance by Greenland's caretaker government amid political transition.

President Donald Trump reinforced his ambition for the United States to annex Greenland on Monday, despite critical reactions from Greenlandic leaders towards a planned visit by a prominent U.S. delegation this week. Trump cites national security as a key reason for pursuing this controversial geopolitical move.

The planned U.S. visit, spanning Thursday to Saturday, is marred by tension as Greenland's outgoing Prime Minister, Mute Egede, labeled it a 'provocation.' The American delegation, led by Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, will include National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

Both Greenland and Denmark oppose the notion of a U.S. takeover, emphasizing sovereignty and cooperative diplomatic relations. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen underscored the necessity of involving both Copenhagen and Greenland's future administration in any dialogues concerning the island's future.

(With inputs from agencies.)