Kind of surprised he was allowed into Greenland given he’s literally there to stake a US claim and lambast Denmark. I’d imagine if some foreign politician came here, went to a state or territory and tried to claim it as theirs, they’d get deported so quick.
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Kind of surprised he was allowed into Greenland given he’s literally there to stake a US claim and lambast Denmark. I’d imagine if some foreign politician came here, went to a state or territory and tried to claim it as theirs, they’d get deported so quick.
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He just went to the US military base I believe.
I don’t think they could deny him entry to the base
No, that would have been a huge diplomatic incident.
The way it went down is much funnier.
Trump and the GOP are looking for any reason to up the hostilities and acquire Greenland. If you deny them entry they get to spin it that "GREENLAND TREATS AMERICA AS A FOREIGN ADVERSARY!" and they have an easier time justifying whatever it is they want to do.
I think they played it properly. Allow them in, but don’t make them welcome and send them home early when no one will meet with them.
They should have kidnapped him and asked for a ransom.
He went to a US base. I imagine they were told they would not be cleared to land anywhere but they didn’t want to cancel the trip so this is how they’re trying to save face.
They did, essentially, refuse him entry. The only place he went was the US military base, because he was not welcome anywhere else.
I don’t think Greenland would appreciate the government of Denmark making that kind of decision for them.
Also, as a founding member of NATO, I don’t think it would be a good foreign relation move for the kingdom of Denmark.
I really want Sheinbaum or Carney (or both, together!) to visit Greenland and get a huge, warm welcome now.
yes
Usha should have.
Denmark doing it just solidifies the US stance more. Solidify it to whom? Well at least the Trump base and the admin.
No, he visited a US military base in Greenland. I don’t think he should be invited anywhere but not refused
He went to a US base. He has that right. He refused to go to Greenland proper since he was unwelcome.
IMHO Denmark should kick the United States out of Greenland and put up European troops there instead.
No, that would have been a major diplomatic incident and he’s not likely to actually succeed at whipping up any pro-US sentiment, quite the opposite. This way, it’s just him making an ass of himself
The existence of a US base on Greenland is a reminder that the idiot Trump could have kept his allies and gotten Greenland tactical positions on the cheap.
Instead he made a mess and lowered America’s standing
The ppl of Denmark should have thrown mud at him.
Denmark made Jimmy Vance look like a fool by doing exactly what they did.
Greenland and Denmark should take serious consideration to end the US military lease though.
I read that it turned into a 3 hour trip instead of the planned 3 days because they weren’t wanted them there. I think the message was sent.
no; it should have extended exactly the same degree of access that it would to a busload of Karens – which is sorta what it did and sorta what he is.
If they wanted. That’s their call.
goodness no, how would they chase him around with bullhorns if they didnt let him in?
No
now letting him out, thats a different question.
I think it’d be better if they denied his entry yeah.
They knew why he was coming, to be a dipshit and disparage the coutry hosting him. I don’t know how platforming that giant baby is a benefit to anyone.
The one thing I’ve heard about that trip is that they couldn’t find a single Greenlander who wanted to meet with Vance which makes it seem like a massive PR failing to me.
Yes. Fuck that guy