Is Greenland desperate for support from the United States, or is this just another Donald Trump play? The U.S. president claims that the island's residents themselves have asked for “sustainable protection and care” to justify the visit of the American delegation. Meanwhile, Greenland and Denmark powerfully reject these claims. They're accusing Washington of trying to violate sovereignty.
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Trump: “They call us”
March 24, 2025 Donald Trump presented a amazing version of events on the Washington briefing. "Grenlanders call us themselves due to the fact that they want appropriate protection. We do not call them – they invited us.” said during the cabinet meeting. The visit of the delegation under Usha Vance, the wife of Vice president J.D. Vance, is scheduled to begin on Thursday. It officially focuses on the Avannaata Qimussisua dog squad race. The squad included national safety advisor Mike Waltz and energy secretary Chris Wright. Trump besides suggested the presence of the Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The president dismissed the accusations of provocation, calling the visit a "kind act". However, he stressed the strategical importance of Greenland. "Russia and China are present there. This can't go on. Greenland can be our future – it is crucial for global security” – he added. These words fuel speculation about U.S. plans for the island.
Greenland and the USA: an invitation dispute
Greenland and Denmark responded with outrage. Acting Prime Minister of Greenland Mute B. Egede wrote on Facebook that there was no invitation. "This is not a private visit, but a political demonstration of force at a time erstwhile we form a fresh government" He said. He appealed to the post-March elections of the cabinet process. Egede announced that the US delegation would not be officially accepted. He called on residents to defend the island's sovereignty, resembling a March protest in Nuuk involving nearly a 1000 people.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen added in an interview with Reuters: "The sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark is not subject to negotiation". He expects US respect for rules. Greenland, autonomous territory dependent on Denmark, remains under the authority of Copenhagen in abroad and defence policy. That makes the U.S. peculiarly sensitive.
A Greenland bricklayer and giving distant dollars
According to The fresh York Times, Joergen Boassen, a Greenlandian bricklayer and Trump's supporter, may be behind the visit. He previously supported a January visit by Donald Trump Jr. on the island. After that visit to social media, reports of Trump's people distributing $100 bills have appeared. This raised suspicions of buying support. The diary stresses that neither the Greenland Government nor the organizers of the dog squad race invited the delegation. This undermines the communicative of the "people's requests".
Greenland is experiencing a period of political instability after the elections in which pro-EU parties have won. The absence of a constitutional government gives the US an chance to push. Experts doubt, however, that the Greenlandese would support closer ties with Washington. The polls show that 85% of them reject the thought of joining the US.
Arctic game for influences of Greenland and the USA
Greenland, located between the Arctic Ocean and the Atlantic, has been attracting the attention of powers for years. Glacier melting opens access to resources – from rare-earth elements to oil deposits – and fresh shipping routes. Trump administration warns against China and Russia in the region. Mike Waltz, who is to visit the Pituffik Space Base base, emphasizes Greenland's importance for the US.
Trump offered to acquisition the island in 2019, which Denmark rejected. The current visit seems to proceed this strategy in a veiled form. "The fresh York Times" suggests that the US is investigating the ground for future negotiations, utilizing political uncertainty in Greenland.
What awaits Greenland?
A visit by a US delegation may exacerbate tensions between Washington and Copenhagen. It will besides origin a debate on the future of Greenland. The island has a choice: autonomy under the sovereignty of Denmark, independency or close-up with the US. deficiency of support for a visit from local authorities and the sharp reaction of Egede and Frederiksen indicate opposition to Americans.
In the coming days, the eyes of the planet will turn to Greenland. That's where the next phase of the Arctic control conflict will take place. Will Trump convince the global community to tell his story? Or will his intentions again limit themselves to controversial announcements? The answer depends on the reaction of the Greenlandians and their allies to force from overseas.
DF, thefad.pl / Source: The fresh York Times, Reuters, TVN24
