Vice President JD Vance, speaking in the Pituffik space base in Greenland, was after Denmark, accusing him of not doing enough for the semi -autonomous territory.
“Denmark has not followed the rhythm of dedicating the necessary resources to maintain this base, maintain our troops and, in my opinion, keep the people of Greenland safe from many very aggressive incursions of Russia, China and other nations,” Vance said.
“Our message to Denmark is very simple: the people of Greenland have not done a good job. You have invested in the people of Greenland and you have invested in the security architecture of this incredible and beautiful land mass full of incredible people. That has to change,” Vance added.
Vice President JD Vance and the second lady Usha Vance, center on the left, poses with personnel in the Pituffik space base, March 28, 2025, in Greenland.
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Criticisms occur after officials in Denmark and Greenland backed up against Vance’s visit. Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen said in a publication on social networks that the United States is putting “unacceptable pressure” in Greenland and Denmark before the unre requested visit, and added that the two regions “will resist.”
