JD Vance announces he will join his wife in visit to Greenland
Vice President JD Vance to Join Second Lady Usha Vance on Trip to Greenland
The office of the second lady recently announced that Usha Vance, along with her son and an American delegation, would be traveling to Greenland this week. In a surprising turn of events, Vice President JD Vance revealed on Tuesday that he would be joining her on the trip abroad.
President Donald Trump has been exploring the idea of the U.S. acquiring Greenland. As part of the Realm of Denmark, Greenland has its own local government, as detailed on Denmark’s official website.
“Looking forward to visiting Greenland on Friday!” Vance enthusiastically tweeted, along with an American flag emoji.
Vance explained in a video that he didn’t want Usha to have all the fun by herself, so he decided to accompany her on the trip. He expressed his intention to visit the Space Force guardians and assess the security situation in Greenland.
Speaking on behalf of President Trump, Vance emphasized the importance of revitalizing Greenland’s security to safeguard not only its residents but also global security as a whole.
The vice president’s office released a statement outlining their itinerary for Friday, which includes a visit to the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland to receive a briefing on Arctic security issues and meet with U.S. servicemembers stationed there. The base is noted as the Defense Department’s northernmost installation.
The strategic partnership between the United States and Greenland has historically been crucial for national and economic security. During World War Two, the U.S. established multiple military bases in Greenland to defend against Nazi threats. Throughout the Cold War, additional resources were allocated to Greenland to counter potential Soviet missile attacks.
Neglect from Danish leaders and previous U.S. administrations has allowed adversaries to advance their interests in Greenland and the Arctic. President Trump is determined to change this trajectory and strengthen the U.S.’s presence in the region.
Despite attempts to reach Vance’s office for further comment, no response was received at the time of publication.
This article was written by Alex Nitzberg for Fox News Digital.
