JD Vance's 'shocking' comments on Greenland resurface

As US president Donald Trump continues to look into expanding the United States - by making Canada the “51st state” or buying Greenland - past comments from his vice president JD Vance about the latter, made in an interview with Fox News, are circulating again on social media.

Speaking to Maria Bartiromo for Sunday Morning Futures in February, the former Ohio senator insisted Greenland was “really important” to America’s national security.

“Frankly, Denmark, which controls Greenland, is not doing its job, and it’s not being a good ally. So you have to ask yourself, ‘how are we going to solve that problem, solve our national security?’

“If that means that we need to take more territorial interest in Greenland, that is what President Trump is going to do, because he doesn’t care about what the Europeans scream at us, he cares about putting the interests of American citizens first,” he said.

The remarks were branded “shocking” and “remarkable” by Twitter/X users:

Another said it was “pathetically sad”:

The video has resurfaced online just days before Vance’s wife, Usha Vance, is set to visit the Danish territory.

Announcing the visit on Sunday, the Office of the Second Lady said: “On Thursday, March 27, 2025, Second Lady Usha Vance will travel to Greenland with her son and a United States delegation to visit historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimusseru, Greenland’s national dogsled race.

“The race brings together approximately 37 mushers and 444 dogs in a remarkable display of speed, skill, and teamwork.

“Ms Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity. They will return to the United States on Saturday, March 29, 2025.”

And as Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency or ‘Doge’ continues its search for wasteful government spending, social media users wondered if Ms Vance’s trip is “an efficient way to spend our tax dollars”:

Another asked how much it will cost US taxpayers:

Awkward…

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