Mr. Vance is due to visit the remote Pituffik Space Base, a U.S. military facility situated thousands of miles from the protests anticipated in the capital of Nuuk. Local leaders, voicing their discontent, have publicly opposed Vance's visit, labeling it as unwelcome and aggressive. The Danish government, too, has expressed its disapproval, with Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen acknowledging the tense situation caused by the U.S. visit. The dog sled race organizers have also clarified that no invitation for Usha Vance was ever extended, complicating the trip's narrative even further.

While the Vances look to navigate through these controversies, many Greenlanders continue to voice their displeasure at a visit that feels more like a provocation than a diplomatic gesture.