Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: AP

Updated 1:33 PM EDT, March 23, 2025


WASHINGTON (AP) — Second lady Usha Vance plans a trip to Greenland, the self-governing, mineral-rich territory of American ally Denmark that President Donald Trump has suggested the United States should take control over.

Vance will leave on Thursday and return Saturday, according to her office. Vance and one of her three children will be part of a U.S. delegation set to “visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s national dogsled race.”

The race features around 37 mushers and 444 dogs and offers what Vance’s office described as a “remarkable display of speed, skill, and teamwork. The statement said that Vance and the delegation “are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity.”

Media outlets in Greenland and Denmark reported that during her trip this week, Vance would be accompanied by Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz. The White House and the National Security Council did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Read more: https://apnews.com/article/greenland-usha-vance-trump-denmark-waltz-f742bce711c577298b42ea0566afeee9

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Where are the all "TV doctors" and the endless bleating about the mental health issues of of this President including delusions of grandeur?

[brush]

1. Wake me when the troop ships are loading, both ours and NATO'S.

How ridiculous, the unknown 2nd Lady will persuade Greenland to welcome a US takeover in a two day visit.

Why it smacks of lightly veiled extortion to me.

[AZ8theist]

30. Sorry, it smacks of 100% STUPIDITY to me....

All of this bullshit is a distraction from the Nazi fascist RAPE of our democracy.

ALL OF IT EXACTLY WHAT PUTIN WANTS. NOTHING MORE.

[brush]

39. It's stupid also, and ridiculous. It'll only be successful in maga ifiot's dreams.

[Linda ladeewolf]

2. Sounds like her hubby is afraid to go, so he's sending the wife.

[IcyPeas]

3. I hope they are greeted with protests

[riversedge]

4. People take part in a march ending in front of the US consulate, under the slogan, Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic

https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/41eadb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8192x5464+0+0/resize/1600x1068!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fbd%2F3a%2F2e99038c6ecfc57a6915f6438b59%2Fcb5150eb33cd43c29e8b8689ca8eaca0
People take part in a march ending in front of the US consulate, under the slogan, Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic people, in Nuuk, Greenland, Saturday March 15, 2025. (Christian Klindt Soelbeck/Ritzau Scanpix via AP


https://apnews.com/article/greenland-usha-vance-trump-denmark-waltz-f742bce711c577298b42ea0566afeee9

[wyn borkins]

7. WE ARE NOT FOR SALE (!!!)

Title (just above) copied from a photo in your linked material.

[IronLionZion]

5. So I guess trying to take Greenland wasn't a lame joke?

If Trump does decide to use force against our NATO ally, there might be repercussions around the world. I'm thinking sanctions against the US and freezing assets of US companies and US citizens. Dumb

[oysterpoint]

28. It's all part of the "Technate"

The tech oligarchs want to build a North American “Technate” that stretches from Greenland to at least Panama. It’s why both of those countries have been in the news recently. They plan to make a serious play to conquer all of this territory by any means necessary. They will try to desensitize us with 51st state propaganda for Canada, threats against Greenland and Panama, eventually invade and occupy Mexico, and it’s all in their plan. They are already starting, and we must stop them before it’s too late, because as we do this, Putin will make a play for Europe, Xi will play for Taiwan and beyond, and then we’re in WWIII.

[Red Mountain]

6. Not too impressed with

Vance putting his wife and kid out there like this or with her being willing to be used along with their kid.

To put it politely.

He's a fucking loser.

[BonnieJW]

19. She does what j tells her to do

[Sanity Claws]

8. I hope they deny her entrance

[Rebl2]

9. When she

tries to come back, will she be allowed back in the country?

[slightlv]

10. Wonder if the Men are too afraid

Yo make their own appearance

[Srkdqltr]

11. Was it a month or so ago when a bunch of government types went to Greenland. Not too successful.

[IcyPeas]

12. Don jr. went... gave some homeless people lunch for photo op

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jan/16/homeless-people-given-free-lunch-to-attend-donald-trump-jr-event-in-greenland

[Srkdqltr]

13. Yes

[Buddyzbuddy]

14. Now's your chance to defect Usha, while you still can.

[msongs]

15. sounds like a DEI hire kind of event to me nt

[bronxiteforever]

16. She clerked for John Roberts so she can gush

about our presidential immunity decision and the fact that if they join the US some of them will be sent to a prison in El Salvador. Big selling points for sure!

[paleotn]

17. She'll get the same welcome she got in Vermont.

Had to leave early for fear of pitch forks and torches.

[Baitball Blogger]

18. Well, there goes her credibility.

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

34. She lost that when she married Vance.

[Sneederbunk]

20. As a tribute, one of the dog teams will be pulling a couch.

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

35. Lol

[BidenRocks]

21. Juniors trip was probing for loyalty.

Fail!
This trip is undercover recon looking for leadership weakness chump can exploit.
I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't get spy training.
Keep a camera on them at all times and sweep for bugs when they leave.
We, half of America, are not to be trusted at all!

[CONN]

22. They should treat her as the US border patrol is treaking folks visiting the US

[Skittles]

23. WASTING TAXPAYER MONEY

FUCK THAT NOISE

[Marie Marie]

24. Whaaatt??? Melania not available?

As if....

[JohnnyRingo]

25. I hope nothing "happens" to her. Something that would spark a response.

It would be awful if something happened and we had an excuse to invade.
They would set her up like mobsters and sacrifice her for the cause.

[BidenRocks]

26. Greenland should give her a sealed message for chump.

All your military bases belong to us.
You have a week to get out.
Thoughts and prayers

[Historic NY]

27. Meanwhile plane loads of people and vehiles are arriving

https://www-sermitsiaq-ag.translate.goog/samfund/liveblog-to-amerikanske-hercules-fly-angiveligt-med-sikkerhedsfortrop-ankommet/2212143?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US]

[TomWilm]

29. Mineral-rich territory? Yes,. but ...

... according to the brilliant Danish professor Minik Rosing, the Greenlandic underground does not hide a possible American business adventure.

- Rare earth minerals/metals are connected to three things: production capacity, demand from specific industries, and environmental impact. These three factors come together in a specific area of China due to 40 years of investment and development.

I will not elaborate further but there is a reason most of China’s rare earth minerals are produced in Zhejiang and Jiangsu. These two areas have the needed capacities to process, absorb and ship the products created from rare earth minerals.

Greenland has nothing comparable to what Zhejiang and Jiangsu has in production capacity or demand from specific industries. Most Greenlandic people I have met are also not very keen on accepting the environmental impact from extracting these minerals.

[Old Crank]

31. Where is Edolf?

Full scale waste and abuse here! Millions of costs to watch a dog race.

[COL Mustard]

32. Why would Greenland let the delegation visit?

Sure, it'd be a diplomatic kerfuffle, but in the scheme of things, isn't it already?

[BumRushDaShow]

33. They have already protested this ridiculous photo-op

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143424610

AND they don't plan to meet with the delegation - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2025/03/24/us-visit-greenland-usha-vance-trump/82632106007/

(snip)

Egede, who is Greenland's outgoing prime minister, said his caretaker government would not meet with the delegation. He raised particular objection to Waltz’s visit. Denmark also voiced opposition to the trip.

"What is the national security adviser doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to demonstrate power over us," Egede said an interview with Greenlandic newspaper Sermitsiaq on Sunday. "His mere presence in Greenland will no doubt fuel American belief in Trump’s mission − and the pressure will increase."

"Until recently, we could trust the Americans, who were our allies and friends, and with whom we enjoyed working closely," Egede told the local newspaper. "But that time is over."

(snip)

[twodogsbarking]

36. I hope Greenland deports her to hell.

[PortTack]

37. Greenland has officially said the will not meet with her

[ecstatic]

38. 🙄 🙄 🙄

[travelingthrulife]

40. She took along one of her kids as a shield?

Why are they all suddenly dragging their little kids everywhere?

[tonekat]

41. They should deny landing privileges

"Yankee go home!"

In greenlandic, roughly: Yankee angerlamut ingerlaqqissaaq

[Initech]

42. It's absolutely maddening that this Greenland bullshit is continuing to be sane washed.

[muriel_volestrangler]

43. Denmark should have refused to cooperate for security, but they've sent personnel and let armoured cars in

Mike Waltz and Usha Vance are scheduled to arrive in Greenland this week as part of a delegation that will also include the US energy secretary, Chris Wright. A spokesperson for the Danish police confirmed on Monday that they had sent extra personnel and sniffer dogs to Greenland as they step up security measures before the visit.

Local media also reported the arrival of four bulletproof cars in Nuuk city centre, delivered by plane from the US.
...
René Gyldensten, the Danish police spokesperson, said the extra officers, deployed on Sunday, were part of regular steps taken during visits by dignitaries but declined to specify the number of extra police flown in on a chartered aircraft. News reports put the figure at dozens.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/24/greenland-usha-vance-mike-waltz-visit-anger

They should have said "no, we've got jobs to do" (Mr. Vance accused Denmark and Greenland of "not doing their job" ). "She can come in like a normal tourist. Standard baggage allowance, make sure your visa is in order, because we wouldn't want to have to turn you back."