The Trump administration continues to push hard to acquire Greenland and for good reason.
On Sunday the White House announced that second lady Usha Vance would be visiting Greenland to observe a sled race and tour historic sites.
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris Wright will be visiting as well.
Greenland’s outgoing, left-wing Prime Minister Mute B. Egede called this move “very aggressive American pressure,” which seems like an exaggeration. But maybe aggressive American pressure is what’s needed to ensure that a deal is made.
President Donald Trump was asked about the second lady’s visit and whether it was a provocation of Denmark and Greenland.
“This is not provocation,” Trump said. “This is friendliness, not provocation. We’re dealing with a lot of people from Greenland that would like to see…
