Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, plan to visit Greenland, drawing criticism from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The visit is linked to President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns, and aims to assess the region's strategic importance.
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