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U.S. Vice President JD Vance made a surprise visit to Greenland on the 28th, criticizing Denmark for failing to adequately protect Greenland's security and suggesting that the U.S. could provide more effective protection. His remarks echoed former President Donald Trump’s stance, which had previously urged the U.S. to take control of the semi-autonomous Danish territory.

According to Reuters, during his visit to the U.S. military’s Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, Vance stated that while the U.S. has no immediate plans to expand its military presence, it will allocate more naval vessels and resources. He emphasized that the U.S. respects Greenland’s sovereignty while also implying that cooperation with the U.S. would bring significant benefits to the region. The Danish Prime Minister called his remarks unfair.

Vance said, "Denmark has failed to invest the necessary resources to maintain this base, support our troops, or even ensure the safety of Greenlanders from the increasingly aggressive actions of Russia, China, and other nations." However, he did not specify what threats he was referring to.

Trump had repeatedly argued that for security reasons, the U.S. should incorporate Greenland, which has been under Danish rule since 1721, into its territory. Vance’s sharp criticism of Denmark—a long-standing U.S. ally and NATO member—further reflects the Trump administration’s stance on traditional allies. He did not hesitate to convey this position.

During his visit last month, Vance criticized European officials in a speech for their stance on free speech and illegal immigration. He later accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of failing to show sufficient gratitude to Trump during a White House meeting.

In Greenland, Vance pointed out that Russia, China, and other nations have shown "immense interest" in Arctic shipping routes, maritime access, and local mineral resources. As a result, the U.S. plans to increase its resource allocation and strengthen deployments, including sending more naval vessels and military icebreakers.

Vance’s visit has unsettled some Greenlanders, but he assured them that the U.S. would respect Greenland’s sovereignty and support its "right to self-determination." In response, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen posted a video on X, stating in English: "We are open to criticism, but let me be clear—we do not appreciate this tone. This is not how close allies should speak to each other."