Second ladyUSHA VANCEprovides a trip toGreenlandthe autonomous territory rich in minerals of the American Ally Denmark this presidentDonald Trumpsuggested that the United States should take control.
Vance will leave on Thursday and will be back on Saturday, according to his office. Vance and one of his three children will be part of an American delegation to “visit historic sites, learn more about the heritage of Greenland and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, the national Greenland dog race”.
The race includes around 37 music and 444 dogs and offers what the Vance office has described as a “remarkable exposure of speed, competence and teamwork”. The press release indicates that Vance and the delegation “are delighted to see this monumental race and to celebrate the culture and the unity of glasses.”
The media in Greenland and Denmark reported that during his trip this week, Vance would be accompanied by Trump National Security Advisor Mike Waltz. The White House and the National Security Council did not immediately respond to requests for comments.
Trump had reflected during his first mandate on the purchase of the largest island in the world, while Copenhagen, an ally of NATO, insisted that it was not for sale.
Since his return to the White House, Trump has repeatedly said that the United States will come to control Greenland while insisting that he supports the idea for strategic national security reasons – and not in an eye on American expansionism.
“I think we will have it,” said Trump about Greenland shortly after starting his second term on January 20. The United States already have a military base on Greenland and the president’s son,Donald Trump Jr.,,I visited it in January.
During a recent meeting of the Oval Office with NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte,Trump said“Denmark is far away” in Greenland, and wondered if this country still had the right to claim the largest island in the world as part of its kingdom.
“A boat landed there 200 years ago or something. And they say they have rights,” said Trump. “I don’t know if it’s true. I don’t think this is the case, in fact. “
The five parts in the Greenland Parliamentpublished a joint declarationLast week, rejecting Trump’s comments. Denmark has recognized Greenland’s right to independence at a time of its choice.
Beyond His concentration on Greenland, Trump hasrefused to exclude military intervention in PanamaTo take over the channel of this country, said thatCanada should be the 51st American conditionand suggested that American interests could take control of thewarGaza Strip of Israel and redevelop it asA “Riviera” seaside resort.
This story was initially presented on Fortune.com
