Vice President JD Vance made a bold case for American control of Greenland during a visit to a U.S. military installation in the Arctic. In contrast to an initially planned cultural trip for his wife, Vance addressed the strategic importance of Greenland, claiming that the U.S. was the only nation capable of respecting the island's sovereignty and security.
President Trump leads America with peace through strength, and that means showing strength when you have to.
— Vice President JD Vance (@VP) March 31, 2025
It’s time to bring security back to Greenland. pic.twitter.com/XWSGugx3Uh
While Greenlanders have resisted such proposals, Vance argued that Denmark had neglected the territory, leaving it vulnerable to threats from Russia and China. He stated that the U.S. could better protect the island, suggesting that Greenland would benefit from being under America's security umbrella. Despite his strong stance, Vance acknowledged that Greenland's future should be determined by its residents. His visit, far from a diplomatic gesture, was a clear message to both Denmark and Greenland about the U.S. commitment to the region's security.
