Pituffik, Greenland (March 29, 2025) – U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has reaffirmed the Trump administration’s commitment to securing greater American control over Greenland, citing growing threats from China and Russia. Speaking to U.S. troops at Pituffik Space Base on Friday, Vance issued a sharp rebuke to Denmark, accusing Copenhagen of neglecting Greenland’s security and development.
"Denmark has not done a good job by the people of Greenland," Vance stated. "They have underinvested in the security architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass."
Vance’s comments come amid rising tensions between Washington, Nuuk, and Copenhagen, as the U.S. continues to push for a stronger military presence in the Arctic. He was joined by National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, Senator Mike Lee, and other senior officials during the visit.
U.S. Calls for Strategic Control Over Greenland
The vice president’s remarks underscored the Trump administration’s view that Greenland would be safer under American oversight.
"Greenland would be better off under the United States’ security umbrella than under Denmark’s," Vance asserted. "Russia and China are making aggressive incursions, and Denmark has failed to keep this territory secure."
His comments echoed President Donald Trump’s renewed insistence that Greenland is vital to U.S. and global security.
"We need Greenland," Trump said in a press conference. "If Denmark and the EU don’t understand it, we’ll explain it to them. There are Chinese and Russian ships all over the place. For world peace, the U.S. must have Greenland."
The visit comes at a time of heightened diplomatic strain, with Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen accusing the U.S. of exerting "unacceptable pressure" on Greenland to relinquish control.
Greenland’s New Government Pushes Back
In a direct challenge to U.S. ambitions, Greenland’s political leadership formed a broad four-party coalition government on Friday, signaling national unity in the face of external pressures. The coalition agreement’s opening statement was clear:
"Greenland belongs to us. We decide our own future. We must choose our partners ourselves."
Greenland’s newly appointed Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen criticized the U.S. approach, stating:
"Vance is landing at a facility that is theirs, but coming here without a government in place is not showing respect for an ally. It’s a shame, but now we have a government that needs to focus on Greenland’s interests."
Denmark’s King Frederik X expressed his unwavering support for Greenland, while Frederiksen reaffirmed Copenhagen’s commitment to the territory’s autonomy.
Future of U.S.-Greenland Relations
Despite U.S. pressure, the new Greenlandic government has pledged to strengthen self-determination and reclaim more authority from Denmark. Former Prime Minister Múte B. Egede, now serving as Minister for Finance and Taxes, emphasized the need for unity against external pressures.
As tensions continue to escalate, the Trump administration’s push for Greenland is likely to remain a key geopolitical flashpoint, shaping Arctic security policies in the years ahead.
Reporting by Reuters; Edited by Bate Felix and Sandra Maler
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