Donald Trump issued a strong statement amidst his quest to annex Greenland and uproar over JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance's visit to the island nation.

Vice President JD Vance and Usha Vance will visit Pituffik Space Base, the US military's base in Greenland dating back to World War II.

US Vice-President JD Vance has accused Denmark of leaving Greenland vulnerable to alleged incursions by China and Russia, as he asked its people to "cut a deal" with the US. Speaking during a visit to the Arctic island,

US Vice President JD Vance has blasted Denmark, saying it has "underinvested" in Greenland's people and security during a controversial visit to the Arctic island on Friday. "Our message to Denmark is very simple: You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland,

U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited Greenland and criticized Denmark as President Donald Trump continues to talk of taking over the territory.

In addition, Trump says the US needs Greenland for "economic security". Some think that, as the ice thins in the Arctic, new shipping routes will open up. He is known, too, to be much concerned with mineral resources,

JD Vance and his wife are due to visit an American military base in Greenland on Friday in a trip scaled back after an uproar among Greenlanders and Danes who were irked that the original itinerary was planned without consulting them.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Friday accused Denmark of not doing a good job keeping Greenland safe and suggested the United States would better protect the semi-autonomous Danish territory that President Donald Trump has pressed to take over.

The president said the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom had agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono work on issues that he supports.

The remarks came as Vance visited US troops on Pituffik Space Base alongside his wife and other officials for a trip that was scaled back after an uproar among Greenlanders and Danes.