Vice President J.D. Vance, accompanied by his wife and senior U.S. officials, visited a U.S. military base in Greenland in a scaled-back trip after backlash from Greenlanders and Danes. Initially planned for three days, the visit was shortened to one day to avoid diplomatic issues and protests.
.@VP sits down for lunch with Space Force Guardians pic.twitter.com/VuwOdbGVt8
— Taylor Van Kirk (@VPPressSec) March 28, 2025
Vance addressed U.S. troops, emphasizing the importance of Arctic security. His visit to the U.S. Space Force outpost at Pituffik marked the first time a U.S. vice president has visited Greenland. Tensions have risen due to President Trump’s past comments on acquiring Greenland, leading to protests and the formation of a new coalition government in Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed dissatisfaction with the pressure caused by the visit, reinforcing Greenland’s autonomy.
