Greenland Rejects US Visits Amid Trump's Takeover Threats
The US's interests in Greenland's rare earth minerals and strategic location have raised concerns about the island's sovereignty, with the international community being called upon to defend Greenland's autonomy and self-governance. The visits by US officials have sparked a diplomatic row, with Greenland's government accusing the US of aggression and a demonstration of power.
Greenland's government has condemned plans for visits by US officials, including Second Lady Usha Vance and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, following President Donald Trump's threats to take over the island, with politicians accusing the US of showing a lack of respect and demonstrating power.
The visits, scheduled for this week, have sparked concerns about the US's intentions towards the autonomous territory, which has been controlled by Denmark for nearly 300 years. Greenland's Prime Minister Múte B Egede has expressed outrage over the plans, calling it a "demonstration of power" and accusing the US of interfering in Greenland's internal affairs. The US has a military base on the island and has long held a security interest, but Trump's previous suggestions of making Greenland part of the US have raised tensions.
The visit is part of a delegation that will also include US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and has sparked concerns about the US's intentions to exploit Greenland's rare earth minerals. Greenland's government is currently in coalition talks after an election, and the opposition parties are wary of being influenced by the US visit. The Danish government has deployed extra police and security measures in anticipation of the visit, and Greenland's allies are being accused of "hiding" and "whispering" their support.
Greenland's politicians are calling for the international community to step in and defend the country's sovereignty, as the US's actions are seen as a threat to the island's autonomy. The situation remains tense, with the US's true intentions for Greenland still unclear, and the island's future hanging in the balance.