Vice President of the United States J.D. Vance made a loud statement regarding the territorial interests of the United States in Greenland on the Fox News channel on March 23, 2025. According to him, Denmark, which administers this autonomous region, is not fulfilling its responsibilities and is not demonstrating due responsibility as an ally. Vance emphasized that if the situation requires more active intervention from Washington, President Donald Trump will not hesitate to take steps to expand the American presence on the island, despite possible protests from European countries. 

"Denmark is not playing its role properly and its status as an ally is questionable. If we have to strengthen our position in Greenland to protect our interests, we will do so. The opinion of Europeans who only know how to be indignant will not stop Trump.""We are committed to protecting the security of the United States," Vance said, emphasizing US national security priorities.

His words reflect the tough stance of the current American administration, which seeks to strengthen control over the strategically important region of the Arctic, where the interests of the world's largest powers intersect. 

The vice president's statement was the latest twist in a long-running debate about the status of Greenland, which Trump proposed buying from Denmark during his first term in 2019, calling it a "major real estate deal." The initiative was then met with a sharp rebuff from Copenhagen and ridicule in the world press, but the White House's current rhetoric shows that interest in the island has not waned. Vance, acting as one of the administration's key spokesmen, made it clear that the United States is ready to act decisively, ignoring the position of NATO allies if it is deemed necessary. 

The context of this statement is related to the geopolitical importance of Greenland, which has huge reserves of rare earth metals and a strategic location near the Arctic Ocean. According to the American authorities, control over the region is critical to counter the growing influence of Russia and China, which are actively developing Arctic routes and resources. Vance hinted that Denmark, as a NATO member, is not effectively coping with the task of ensuring security in this zone, which forces Washington to consider more radical measures. 

Current data from open sources confirms that tensions around Greenland are growing. In February 2025, Trump, already as president, in a telephone conversation with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen again raised the issue of a possible transfer of the island to US control, threatening economic sanctions in case of refusal. Frederiksen, according to Reuters, proposed expanding bilateral cooperation in the defense sector, but categorically rejected the idea of ​​​​sale. In response to this, in early March, the US administration announced the introduction of additional duties on Danish goods, which caused indignation in Copenhagen and accusations of violating allied obligations. 

The international reaction to Vance's words was immediate. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen called the statement "a provocation that undermines NATO's foundations" in an interview with DR and called on the US to engage in dialogue instead of threats. At the same time, fears are growing in Europe that Trump's policies could split the alliance.