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Tensions with Greenland are continuing to rise as Vice President JD Vance pays a visit.
In correspondence with President Trump’s continuous interest in acquiring Greenland as a territory, VP JD Vance takes a trip to visit the massive island. Once there, Vance begins to criticize the Danish government in their leadership of Greenland, saying: “Our message to Denmark is very simple, you have not done a good job by the people of Greenland.”
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Vance further criticizes Denmark claiming the leadership has “under-invested in Greenland and under-invested in its security architecture”. In response to such criticism, Denmark’s foreign minister announces a rebuke to Vance, replying “And of course, we are open to criticism. But let me be completely honest, we do not appreciate the tone in which it's being delivered. This is not how you speak to your close allies.”
The originally planned trip was a delegation led by second lady Usha Vance lasting three days with an ending public appearance at a dog sled race. However, due to large public criticism and outcry from both citizens of Denmark and Greenland, the visit was cut to one short day spent confined to the military base on the island with the Vice President attending as well.
Despite this harsh backlash, President Trump reiterates his claims on the country and the necessity of annexation again and again. While these statements are released, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen heads to Greenland in order to reestablish trust between Danish officials and those of Greenland. She sympathizes “It has my deepest respect how the Greenlandic people and the Greenlandic politicians handle the great pressure that is on Greenland.”
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Trump has announced that military force involvement is a possibility, finding Greenland an extremely important asset of security to “not only the US but the entire world.” When VP Vance was asked whether this ordeal was “serious” he declared: “We can’t just ignore this place. We can’t just ignore the president’s desires.”
As of publication, no further efforts have been made to acquire Greenland, though President Trump has continued expressing interest in acquiring the island country as the United States' "51st state".
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