WASHINGTON—Second lady Usha Vance is set to travel to Greenland this week as part of an official United States delegation, her office shared on Sunday.
Usha Vance will visit “historical sites, learn about Greenlandic heritage, and attend the Avannaata Qimussersu, Greenland’s national dogsled race,” her office said. That race includes 444 dogs and 37 mushers “in a remarkable display of speed, skill, and teamwork.”
Vance will bring one of her sons with her on the visit. It’s not immediately clear which son that is.
“Ms. Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity,” the press release said. “They will return to the United States on Saturday, March 29, 2025.”
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“I’m particularly thrilled to visit during your national dog sled race, which our country is proud to support and to sponsor,” she said in an Instagram message. “I’ve been reading all about it with my children, and I’m amazed by the incredible skill and team work that it takes to participate in this race.”
“I’m also coming to celebrate the long history of mutual respect and cooperation between our nations, and to express hope that our relationship will only grow stronger in the coming years,” she added. “I look forward to meeting many of you soon, and to learning from you about your beautiful land, culture, and tradition.”
The trip comes amidst a push from President Donald Trump for Greenland to become part of the United States.
Trump said on January 7 in a Truth Social post: “Greenland is an incredible place, and the people will benefit tremendously if, and when, it becomes part of our Nation. We will protect it, and cherish it, from a very vicious outside World. MAKE GREENLAND GREAT AGAIN!”
Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede told Fox News in January that he’s “open” to discussions over America’s role in Greenland’s defense — but not interested in becoming part of the United States.
“We don’t want to be Danes. We don’t even want to be Americans. We want to be Greenlanders,” Egede said.
