Greenland’s Prime Minister Criticizes US for ‘Aggressive Pressure’
Mute Egede has criticized a planned visit by Second Lady Usha Vance and prominent members of the Trump administration. The Prime Minister of Greenland expressed his discontent following the announcement that Usha Vance, along with senior American...
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Mute Egede has criticized a planned visit by Second Lady Usha Vance and prominent members of the Trump administration.
The Prime Minister of Greenland expressed his discontent following the announcement that Usha Vance, along with senior American officials, will be visiting the island on Thursday. The Trump administration seeks control over the autonomous Danish territory and its resources.
Egede referred to the upcoming trip—which reportedly includes National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright—as part of “very aggressive American pressure” aimed at “taking over our country over our heads.”
In a Sunday interview with local newspaper Sermitsiaq, Egede voiced his frustration with Western nations for not adequately opposing the US, stating, “Our allies in the international community feel like hiding in a small corner and almost whisper their support, which has no effect.”
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of the Demokraatit party, which recently won parliamentary elections, labeled the timing of the visit during coalition talks as disrespectful.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen noted that her government views the trip within the context of the Trump administration's territorial ambitions regarding Greenland, emphasizing that cooperation with the US is contingent upon “the fundamental rules of sovereignty.”
Usha Vance will accompany her son and a delegation to Greenland to explore historic sites and observe a dog race, as per her office's announcement on Sunday. The announcement mentioned that participants “are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity.”
Meanwhile, members of the Trump administration will follow their own itinerary, which includes a visit to the Pentagon’s Pituffik Space Base. Trump’s interest in Greenland is tied to the island’s strategic location near the Arctic and its potential natural resources.
The US administration has raised questions about the sovereignty of Canada, Denmark, and Panama, asserting that American national interests necessitate control over their territories. Regarding Greenland specifically, the vice president claimed in February that Copenhagen is “not doing its job” and “is not being a good ally” to Washington.
He further remarked that if American interests necessitate “more territorial interest in Greenland, that is what President Trump is going to do, because he doesn’t care about what the Europeans scream at us.”
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
The Prime Minister of Greenland expressed his discontent following the announcement that Usha Vance, along with senior American officials, will be visiting the island on Thursday. The Trump administration seeks control over the autonomous Danish territory and its resources.
Egede referred to the upcoming trip—which reportedly includes National Security Adviser Michael Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright—as part of “very aggressive American pressure” aimed at “taking over our country over our heads.”
In a Sunday interview with local newspaper Sermitsiaq, Egede voiced his frustration with Western nations for not adequately opposing the US, stating, “Our allies in the international community feel like hiding in a small corner and almost whisper their support, which has no effect.”
Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of the Demokraatit party, which recently won parliamentary elections, labeled the timing of the visit during coalition talks as disrespectful.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen noted that her government views the trip within the context of the Trump administration's territorial ambitions regarding Greenland, emphasizing that cooperation with the US is contingent upon “the fundamental rules of sovereignty.”
Usha Vance will accompany her son and a delegation to Greenland to explore historic sites and observe a dog race, as per her office's announcement on Sunday. The announcement mentioned that participants “are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity.”
Meanwhile, members of the Trump administration will follow their own itinerary, which includes a visit to the Pentagon’s Pituffik Space Base. Trump’s interest in Greenland is tied to the island’s strategic location near the Arctic and its potential natural resources.
The US administration has raised questions about the sovereignty of Canada, Denmark, and Panama, asserting that American national interests necessitate control over their territories. Regarding Greenland specifically, the vice president claimed in February that Copenhagen is “not doing its job” and “is not being a good ally” to Washington.
He further remarked that if American interests necessitate “more territorial interest in Greenland, that is what President Trump is going to do, because he doesn’t care about what the Europeans scream at us.”
Lucas Dupont for TROIB News
