Prime Minister Mute Egede sharply criticized Washington on Monday, accusing the U.S. of meddling in Greenland’s political affairs with the arrival of an American delegation. The visit, scheduled from Thursday to Saturday, comes amid longstanding U.S. interest in the Danish territory—a region that U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly eyed for annexation.
“The integrity and democracy of our nation must be respected without foreign interference,” Egede declared in a stern address, asserting that the delegation’s trip “cannot be seen as just a private visit.” Among those in the delegation, Egede noted, are U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, who is set to visit along with her son.
Greenland’s political landscape has been further complicated by the outcome of its recent general elections. The new government, still in formation after the March 11 polls, is expected to delay any substantive discussions with Washington until a new administration is firmly in place. Jens-Frederik Nielsen, leader of the centre-right Democrats and the probable future prime minister, has previously dismissed Trump’s overtures on Greenland as “inappropriate.”
Since retaking power in January, President Trump has repeatedly insisted that the United States should assume control of Greenland—even hinting at the potential use of force to secure the territory. Yet, recent polls indicate that while most Greenlanders support independence from Denmark, they oppose any notion of U.S. annexation.
Greenland, rich in untapped mineral and oil resources despite bans on oil and uranium exploration, remains a strategically significant region. “We must stand together and stand up against unacceptable treatment. Because we are the ones who decide our own future,” Egede affirmed, underscoring his government’s commitment to sovereignty amid what he described as undue external pressure.
The controversy over Greenland’s future continues to mirror broader geopolitical tensions, as Washington’s overt ambitions clash with the island’s fiercely held desire for self-determination. With this latest delegation visit, the debate over Greenland’s strategic fate is set to intensify on the international stage.
