Trump says 'we need Greenland for international safety and security' ahead of Vance trip

President Donald Trump reiterated his argument for the U.S. taking over Greenland on Wednesday, just before Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the island.

Trump said his administration must "let them know that we need Greenland for international safety and security. We need it. We have to have it." Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, will visit a U.S. space facility based on the island.

"It’s [an] island from a defensive posture and even offensive posture is something we need.