Vice President J.D. Vance on Sunday claimed that former President Donald Trump would pursue a controversial strategy to secure Greenland, emphasizing its national security value. Vance argued that European allies, including Denmark, had neglected regional stability while global powers exploited strategic sea lanes, raising questions about US foreign policy priorities.

Regardless of "what the Europeans shout at us," Vice President J.D. Vance vowed that President Donald Trump will continue to pursue the acquisition of Greenland, which is a territory that is within the Kingdom of Denmark and is considered an autonomous territory.

During an interview that took place on Sunday morning, Maria Bartiromo, the host of Fox News, questioned Vance about Trump's intentions on Greenland.

Fox News host inquired as to whether or not the Vice President anticipated that the United States will seize Greenland.

When asked about Greenland, Vance responded by saying that he believes a lot of people do not appreciate it sufficiently. He goes on to clarify that the territory is of great significance to the protection of our nation against threats. In that region, there are sea routes that are utilized by the Chinese, the Russians, and, quite frankly, Denmark, which is in control of Greenland, is not performing its duties and is not being a reliable ally.

He said, so you need to ask yourself, how are we going to address that problem, how are we going to solve our own national security? In the event that this makes it necessary for us to assume a greater territorial interest in Greenland, then President Trump is going to do so because he does not care what the Europeans have to say about it!

It is important to the President that the interests of the people of the United States of America come first, The Raw Story shares.

Vance asserted, without providing any proof to support his claim, that there are 55,000 people residing on Greenland who are dissatisfied with the Danish administrative system.

He continued by saying that they have a nation that is really rich, but the Danes are not allowing them to grow and explore it anymore. "Of course, Donald Trump would take a different approach if he was the leader of Greenland."

Vance became the 50th U.S. vice president on January 20, 2025, after taking the oath of office. Vance is the first vice president from the Millennial generation and the third-youngest overall.