“It’s cold as s*** here,” stated the US vp when he touched down in Greenland.
He meant it, each actually and metaphorically.
There was no heat welcome from islanders for JD Vance and the second woman.
A small US staff with a listing of engagements advanced into a big delegation and only one engagement.
Every little thing modified when the organisers of a dogsled race, an annual spectacle on the cultural calendar, stated the People weren’t invited.
The scaled-up US delegation and scaled-down schedule did little to handle the considerations of Greenlanders.
The White Home did not simply ship the vp, they despatched embattled nationwide safety advisor Mike Waltz too.
As a substitute of being greeted by residents, they had been greeted by their very own troops manning an outpost tasked with warning them about long-range missile assaults.
And the vp, who’s quick changing into the chief critic of Europe, made Denmark the main target of his assault.
However hear fastidiously to his speech and you will hear the identical phrase twice: “think”.
“This is what we think is going to happen” re. their hopes islanders will vote for independence from Denmark after which have interaction with America.
“We do not think military action will be necessary,” he added, when requested about that potential.
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Why does the US need Greenland?
There’s a world of distinction between considering one thing and figuring out one thing.
So, what occurs if what JD Vance “thinks” will or will not occur does not come to cross?
Again in Washington DC, the president of america gave the reply.
“It’s not a question about whether we can do without it (Greenland). We can’t,” he stated.
And Donald Trump has by no means dominated out taking the island by drive.
