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    Usha, JD Vance's controversial Greenland visit sparks uproar as Op effort takes humiliating turn; See pics

    Usha Vance and JD Vance arrived in Greenland, sparking uproar over their visit amidst Trump's plan to annex the world's largest island.

    Updated on: Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM IST
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    US Second Lady Usha Vance and US Vice President JD Vance's recent visit to Greenland, the world's largest island, dubbed as a provocation by Denmark and Greenland amid President Donald Trump's bid to annex the strategically-placed, resource-rich Danish territory. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) (AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    US Second Lady Usha Vance and US Vice President JD Vance's recent visit to Greenland, the world's largest island, dubbed as a provocation by Denmark and Greenland amid President Donald Trump's bid to annex the strategically-placed, resource-rich Danish territory. (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) (AFP)

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    Usha and JD Vance arrived at the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday. An initial three-day trip to the semi-autonomous Danish region caused a stir among Greenlanders and Danes, who were annoyed that the travel plans were announced without prior consultation. As a result, the tour plans were revised. (AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    Usha and JD Vance arrived at the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday. An initial three-day trip to the semi-autonomous Danish region caused a stir among Greenlanders and Danes, who were annoyed that the travel plans were announced without prior consultation. As a result, the tour plans were revised. (AFP)

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    Usha and JD Vance boarded Air Force Two to land at the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. The US troops in Greenland had lunch with US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha. The US VP told American troops that Arctic security is a "big issue and it's only going to get bigger over the coming decades." (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) (AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    Usha and JD Vance boarded Air Force Two to land at the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. The US troops in Greenland had lunch with US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha. The US VP told American troops that Arctic security is a "big issue and it's only going to get bigger over the coming decades." (Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) (AFP)

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    JD Vance posed with Usha Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, his wife , former homeland security advisor, Julia Nesheiwat and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as they tour the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    JD Vance posed with Usha Vance, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, his wife , former homeland security advisor, Julia Nesheiwat and Secretary of Energy Chris Wright as they tour the US military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

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    While speaking to soldiers, Vance stated that Denmark has “underinvested” in Greenland's defense and called on Denmark to alter its strategy. His remarks came as US President Donald Trump continues to discuss annexing the Danish territory. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    While speaking to soldiers, Vance stated that Denmark has “underinvested” in Greenland's defense and called on Denmark to alter its strategy. His remarks came as US President Donald Trump continues to discuss annexing the Danish territory. (AP)

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    JD Vance and Usha Vance arrived to board Air Force Two after visiting the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base on the strategically important, mineral-rich island. (via REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    JD Vance and Usha Vance arrived to board Air Force Two after visiting the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base on the strategically important, mineral-rich island. (via REUTERS)

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    U.S. Vice President JD Vance's remarks prompted huge uproar after he blasted Denmark for not keeping Greenland safe from Russia and China. (via REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance's remarks prompted huge uproar after he blasted Denmark for not keeping Greenland safe from Russia and China. (via REUTERS)

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    Following Vance's speech, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Denmark was enhancing its regional defense capabilities, which included long-range drones and new Arctic ships. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    Following Vance's speech, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated that Denmark was enhancing its regional defense capabilities, which included long-range drones and new Arctic ships. Jim Watson/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

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    US officials visited several homes in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, to see if anyone who might like to meet Usha Vance, according to Jesper Steinmetz of Denmark's TV 2. However, the officials were turned away by everyone, the report added. (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    US officials visited several homes in Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, to see if anyone who might like to meet Usha Vance, according to Jesper Steinmetz of Denmark's TV 2. However, the officials were turned away by everyone, the report added. (AP)

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    JD Vance, during his visit to Nuuk, saw the Inussuk statue, a sculpture commemorating the beginning of Self Governance, with two Greenland flags and a placard that reads, "Our land, Our future." (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    JD Vance, during his visit to Nuuk, saw the Inussuk statue, a sculpture commemorating the beginning of Self Governance, with two Greenland flags and a placard that reads, "Our land, Our future." (AP)

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    U.S. officials knocked on people's doors in Nuuk to see whether they would like to meet the second lady, according to Jesper Steinmetz of Denmark's TV 2. However, they encountered rejection from everyone, the report added, saying that her team's efforts went horribly wrong. However, the White House has rejected the claim.(Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) (AFP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
    Updated on Mar 31, 2025 11:29 PM

    U.S. officials knocked on people's doors in Nuuk to see whether they would like to meet the second lady, according to Jesper Steinmetz of Denmark's TV 2. However, they encountered rejection from everyone, the report added, saying that her team's efforts went horribly wrong. However, the White House has rejected the claim.(Photo by Jim WATSON / POOL / AFP) (AFP)

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