U.S. Vice President’s Announcement and Upcoming Visit
On the afternoon of the 25th, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence posted a video message on social media. He announced that, on the 28th, he and his wife, Karen Pence, would visit Greenland. Several U.S. media outlets reported that National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien and Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette would also be accompanying the visit.
Danish Prime Minister: Strong Opposition to U.S. Visit
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen expressed strong disapproval of the planned visit. She made her remarks in an interview with Danish Broadcasting Corporation on the 25th. She described the U.S. visit as “an unacceptable form of pressure.” She confirmed that the Danish government would firmly resist it.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated, “This situation targets not only Denmark but also Greenland. It’s an unacceptable form of pressure, and we must resist it.” 
Former Danish Government Advisor Calls the Visit a Provocation
Noah Reddington, a former advisor to former Danish Prime Minister Poul Schlüter, also commented on the visit. On the 25th, he said that the U.S. visit to Greenland went beyond normal diplomatic exchanges. He described it as “pure provocation.”
Noah Reddington said, “The United States is engaging in a purely provocative act. This is a very provocative move in the Arctic region, and it has made everyone uneasy. We are increasingly realizing the need to unite on the issue of Greenland, not only within Denmark but also among European leaders. We must act swiftly and issue a clearer criticism of the U.S. actions in the Arctic. We also need to take action.”
Greenland’s Status and Historical Context
Greenland, the world’s largest island, is an autonomous territory of Denmark with a high degree of self-rule. After the 2020 U.S. presidential election, President Donald Trump repeatedly expressed a strong desire to acquire control over Greenland. He even suggested that the U.S. could consider using “military or economic pressure” to take control of the island. These remarks were met with strong opposition from Denmark.
