U.S. Vice President JD Vance criticized Denmark for under investing in Greenland's security and development during a visit to a U.S. military base on the island. He called for increased investment in Greenland but stopped short of expanding the U.S. military presence, citing concerns over incursions from China and Russia.
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00:00U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has criticized Denmark for failing to protect Greenland during
00:05a visit to U.S. military base on the island.
00:09Our message to Denmark is very simple.
00:12You have not done a good job by the people of Greenland.
00:16You have underinvested in the people of Greenland and you have underinvested in the security
00:20architecture of this incredible, beautiful landmass filled with incredible people.
00:25That has to change.
00:27And because it hasn't changed, this is why President Trump's policy in Greenland is what
00:31it is.
00:32Vance accused Denmark of not doing enough to address incursions from China and Russia.
00:39He announced plans to invest more in the Danish territory, but stopped short of expanding
00:43the U.S.'s military presence there.
00:46His visit came just hours after Greenland formed a new government coalition aimed at
00:50maintaining ties with Denmark's central government.
00:54U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he wants the resource-rich territory
00:58to come under U.S. control.