The White House, in a press release over the weekend, announced that Usha Vance would be visiting Greenland on March 27, 2025. The Second Lady will be joined by her son and a United States delegation, and as per the statement, will “visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimusseru.”
To the uninformed, the Avannaata Qimusseru is Greenland’s national dogsled race.
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The press release reads, “On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Second Lady Usha Vance will travel to Greenland with her son and a United States delegation to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimusseru, Greenland’s national dogsled race.”
It continued, “The race brings together approximately 37 mushers and 444 dogs in a remarkable display of speed, skill, and teamwork. Ms. Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic unity. They will return to the United States on Saturday, March 29, 2025.”
— Second Lady Usha Vance (@SLOTUS) March 23, 2025
Múte Bourup Egede, Greenland’s Prime Minister, commented on Usha Vance’s visit, labeling it as “a demonstration of power.” Egede also refused to believe that it was “a harmless visit.” He revealed that he felt like Mike Waltz, the Donald Trump Administration’s national security advisor, would be a part of the delegation.
Speaking to Sermitsiaq, Egede said, “We are now at a level where it can in no way be characterized as a harmless visit from a politician’s wife, which is a prospect. Because what is the security advisor doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to show a demonstration of power to us, and the signal is not to be misunderstood.”
“He is Trump’s confidential and closest advisor, and his presence in Greenland alone will certainly make the Americans believe in Trump’s mission, and the pressure will increase after the visit. So come on, come up with a Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland) capable of making decisions. This is what we need now,” Egede added.
Users on X (formerly Twitter) remarked on Usha Vance’s upcoming visit, with one person writing, “Greenland’s frustration is understandable. When a global power starts discussing your territory like a real estate acquisition, it’s hard to feel like an equal partner.”
“So we don’t have the money to pay for basic safety nets, air traffic controllers, Social Security, education, aid for starving and oppressed people, or cancer research, but we can afford to buy or invade Greenland, Canada, and Panama. Got it,” a post read.
A comment that echoed a similar sentiment read, “Is this an efficient way to spend our tax dollars, DOGE? You mean to tell me you have to burn that money when you can google that stuff. You gotta be kidding! Well, we’re not buying the idea of a vacation in Greenland suited as some diplomatic and scientific research trip! Try again!”
One user opined on Egede’s statement, saying, “Besides being an inefficient way to spend taxpayer money in such a lavish and unnecessary excursion, this sharp rebuke from Greenland’s PM. Múte Egede’s comments reflect growing frustration with perceived U.S. assertiveness in the Arctic. Trump’s push for strategic influence is clashing with local sovereignty—and it is destroying old alliances deplorably. I like this for Greenland.”
