He will join second lady Usha Vance, who was already scheduled to visit Greenland on Thursday, along with senior White House officials — a move that has already drawn condemnation from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen.

In the days leading up to the visit, Trump has again reiterated his suggestion that the US should take over Greenland as a matter of national security.

‘Unacceptable pressure’

Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in annexing the island, dating back to his first term in office in 2019.

Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr, visited Greenland in January, a move that was also criticised by Frederiksen.

‘Foreign interference’

“What is the national security adviser doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to demonstrate power over us; his mere presence in Greenland will no doubt fuel American belief in Trump’s mission — and the pressure will increase,” he said.

Why does Trump want to acquire Greenland?

“For purposes of National Security and Freedom throughout the World, the United States of America feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity,” he wrote in December.

Source: SBS News

As the largest island in the world, Greenland is rich in natural resources.

Its surrounding waters are considered a security “black hole”, with vast areas lacking government or military surveillance.