WASHINGTON—In a matter of days, the latest Greenland itinerary for a March 28 visit by high-profile Americans was made public, then revised to a destination highlighting U.S. security ties to Greenland—as well as the backlash generated by the initial plan.
On March 23, less than two weeks after the Danish territory’s elections, the White House announced that Second Lady Usha Vance and a U.S. delegation would travel to Greenland to tour cultural sites and watch its national dogsled race, the Avannaata Qimussersu.
“Ms. Vance and the delegation are excited to witness this monumental race and celebrate Greenlandic culture and unity,” the White House wrote….