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00:00U.S. military planes arrive at Greenland's Nuuk airport, ahead of a visit that's already
00:06stirring political turmoil and fierce reactions.
00:09On Sunday, the White House announced that Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President J.D.
00:15Vance, will visit Greenland on Thursday.
00:18She will be joined by the National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Energy Secretary Chris
00:23Wright.
00:24During what's called a private tourist trip, the U.S. delegation plans to visit this American
00:30military base, the national dog sled race and historical landmarks.
00:36This is a visit to learn about Greenland, its culture, history and people.
00:41The trip comes at a sensitive time, amid Greenlandic government negotiations and just days before
00:47municipal elections.
00:49Outgoing Prime Minister Mutte Egerde called the visit a provocation, accusing the U.S.
00:55of disrespecting the Greenlandic people.
00:57The Americans have been clearly informed that meetings can only take place when a new government
01:02has taken office.
01:03U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the U.S. should annex the semi-autonomous
01:09island for its strategic location and mineral wealth, an idea strongly rejected by Denmark,
01:16who also criticized the U.S. delegation's visit.
01:20It's a charm offensive aimed at pulling Greenland towards the USA.
01:23There is no appetite for this in Greenland, and there is no appetite for it in the kingdom
01:27either.
01:29The U.S. move has also drawn criticism from the EU.
01:33On Monday, the Commission reiterated its support for Denmark as pressure over Greenland continues
01:39to mount.