Vice President Vance, Usha Vance Arrive in Greenland for Scaled-Down Visit Amid Protests

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U.S. Officials Learned What Greenlanders Think of Usha Vance Visit in Most Humiliating Way Possible

The second lady and her husband, Vice President JD Vance, are headed to Greenland on Friday to visit Pituffik Space Base, but they will follow a pared-back itinerary after Usha Vance’s original plans to meet with locals and attend a world-famous dogsled race were met with widespread condemnation.

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Vice President Vance and second lady arrive at US military base in Greenland

Vice President JD Vance and his second lady Usha Vance are expected to tour a U.S. military base in Greenland on Friday.

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JD Vance and his wife head off for controversial Greenland visit

Vance will make a short, one-day visit to the US-run Pituffik Space Base in northwest Greenland, accompanied by National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Utah Senator Mike Lee and former Homeland Security Advisor Julia Nesheiwat, who is Waltz's wife.

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Watch live: Vance gives remarks at US base in Greenland

Vance is expected to give remarks to U.S. troops at Pituffik Space Base on the northwest coast of Greenland. White House national security adviser Mike Waltz, who has been under scrutiny following controversy around a Signal chat breach, is also expected to be in the Arctic island.

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VP, second lady scale down Greenland trip amid protests

The Vances were seen leaving Washington, D.C. early Friday morning, heading to the Nordic country. The trip was initially announced by Second Lady Usha Vance on Monday, with plans to attend a dogsled race in Greenland. Greenlanders clarified she was never invited, sparking a comment from the Danish Prime Minister describing the visit as "unacceptable pressure"

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Usha Vance hit with fresh humiliation as Greenland residents refuse to meet her during solo trip

Usha Vance hit with fresh humiliation as Greenland residents refuse to meet her during solo trip. US officials were said to have been left knocking on doors looking for people to meet the Second Lady during her trip to Greenland. She and one of her sons were due to visit the Danish-controlled territory.

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'We have to have Greenland' Trump declares, As JD Vance says US 'can't ignore' Russia and China threat in arctic

'We have to have Greenland' Trump declares, As JD Vance says US 'can't ignore' Russia and China threat in arctic. 'We need Greenland. Very importantly, for international security, we have to. have Greenland,’ he said. 'If you look at Greenland right now, it's a very, very dangerous place,' he added.

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JD Vance’s visit to Greenland sparks controversy: What to know

Greenland is a self-governing region of Denmark, with a territory of 56,000 people. The U.S. effectively occupied Greenland during World War II. Greenland holds large deposits of the rare-earth minerals needed to make everything from mobile phones to renewable energy technology.

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JD Vance Visits Greenland Amid Trump's Takeover Remarks: Live Updates

The visit was originally planned for Usha Vance to attend a dogsled race. The Vances departed aboard Air Force Two at 6 a.m. ET with National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and Sen. Mike Lee. President Trump continues to push for U.S. control of Greenland, citing national security concerns.

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JD Vance arrives in Greenland: ‘It’s cold as s— here. Nobody told me’

JD Vance arrives in Greenland: ‘It’s cold as s— here. Nobody told me’ President Trump has lobbied for Greenland to sever ties with Denmark and join the United States. The temperature was -3 degrees Fahrenheit in Pituffik, where the vice president had lunch.

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Sen. Mike Lee travels to Greenland amid Trump talks to take over

Utah Sen. Mike Lee is traveling with Vice President JD Vance to Greenland. The trip comes amid suggestions from President Donald Trump to acquire the territory. While there, the delegation is expected to visit the Pituffik Space Base. Lee referenced his trip in multiple posts on X, noting it’s his first trip.

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‘Greenland Belongs to the Greenlanders’—JD and Usha Vance Met With Cold Shoulders After Locals Reject Meetings as Officials Go Door-to-Door

Usha Vance was originally scheduled to fly out of the USA with her son to enjoy Greenland’s culture. It was revealed that the mother-son duo were to partake in the dog-sledding race and even visit the capital, Nuuk. The visit comes after Trump has threatened to annex the territory of Greenland several times.

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JD Vance called out for hypocrisy during Greenland trip over one key detail

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has been criticised for not wearing a suit to a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US president has been accused of wearing the suit in a bid to boost relations with Russia, which has been at odds with the U.S. for years.

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Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

US Vice-President JD Vance accuses Denmark of leaving Greenland vulnerable to incursions by China and Russia. He urges Greenlanders to vote for independence from Denmark, which he says has not invested enough to protect the semi-autonomous territory. Greenland's prime minister has said the US visit showed a "lack of respect"

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JD Vance Again Touts Greenland Annexation During Impromptu Visit, Says Denmark 'Hasn't Done a Good Job' At Keeping It Safe

U.S. Vice President JD Vance reiterated on Friday his support for U.S.-led annexation of Greenland. He also took several jabs at Denmark's stewardship of the territory, arguing that the Danish government has failed to adequately invest in the island's security and infrastructure.

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