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In reply to the discussion: Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover [View all]BumRushDaShow
(164,999 posts)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/
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/
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Egede, who is Greenland's outgoing prime minister, said his caretaker government would not meet with the delegation. He raised particular objection to Waltzs 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 Trumps 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."
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Egede, who is Greenland's outgoing prime minister, said his caretaker government would not meet with the delegation. He raised particular objection to Waltzs 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 Trumps 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."
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Second lady Usha Vance will visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Mar 2025
OP
It's stupid also, and ridiculous. It'll only be successful in maga ifiot's dreams.
brush
Mar 2025
#39
People take part in a march ending in front of the US consulate, under the slogan, Greenland belongs to the Greenlandic
riversedge
Mar 2025
#4
Was it a month or so ago when a bunch of government types went to Greenland. Not too successful.
Srkdqltr
Mar 2025
#11
It's absolutely maddening that this Greenland bullshit is continuing to be sane washed.
Initech
Mar 2025
#42
Denmark should have refused to cooperate for security, but they've sent personnel and let armoured cars in
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2025
#43