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Greenland's prime minister has slammed the Trump administration’s “highly aggressive” move to deploy a delegation of senior officials to the territory this week.

Tensions between Greenland and the U.S. are high following President Donald Trump's repeated threats to annex the Danish territory.

Relations worsened this weekend after it was reported that Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz and the energy secretary Chris Wright will visit Greenland, in addition to Second Lady Usha Vance arriving later in the week.

Greenland’s prime minister Mute B. Egede was quoted in a Greenlandic newspaper Sunday questioning why Waltz was visiting.

“We are now at a level where it can in no way be characterized as a harmless visit from a politician's wife,” Egede said, according to Greenland’s Sermitsiaq newspaper. “What is the national security adviser doing in Greenland? The only purpose is to demonstrate power over us.”

“He is Trump's confidential and closest advisor, and his presence in Greenland alone will certainly make the Americans believe in Trump's mission, and the pressure will increase after the visit,” Egede added.

Vance's visit was announced by the White House Sunday and said she would be accompanied by a United States delegation.

Key Points

Several Trump officials due to travel to Greenland this week as territory holds local elections

Several Trump officials are due to travel to Greenland this week as the territory holds local elections.

In addition to the Second Lady Usha Vance, it is the reported visit of Mike Waltz, Trump’s national security adviser, that has ruffled Greenland’s feathers.

The Financial Times reports that the army and energy secretaries are also scheduled to travel to Greenland in what is billed as a “private visit.”

The White House announced Vance’s trip Sunday.

It comes on the eve of local elections and weeks after Greenland held a parliamentary vote.

Denmark’s prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, said the visit could not be “seen independently from the public statements” made by Trump about annexing the territory.

“In the Kingdom [of Denmark], we want to co-operate with the Americans. But it must and should be a co-operation based on the fundamental values of sovereignty and respect between countries and peoples. This is something we are looking at seriously,” she said, according to the FT.

NEW: Greenland PM furious at visits by US officials after Trump threatens takeover

Greenland has accused the Trump administration of being “highly aggressive” by sending a delegation of senior officials to the territory this week.

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz is visiting Greenland early this week with the U.S. energy secretary Chris Wright, according to reports, in addition to a separate trip by Second Lady Usha Vance on Thursday.

The trips come after Trump’s repeated threats to annex the autonomous territory.

Greenland’s prime minister Mute B. Egede was quoted in a Greenlandic newspaper Sunday furiously questioning why Waltz was visiting.

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Greenland slams ‘highly aggressive’ visits by Usha Vance and Trump nat sec advisor

White House seeking corporate sponsor for annual Easter Egg Roll - report

The White House is reportedly planning to offer corporate sponsorships for its annual Easter Egg Roll in April, breaking decades of tradition that keep public office and private profits separate.

In a nine-page document, obtained by CNN, the White House and Harbinger, an event production company based in D.C., are offering sponsorships ranging from $75,000 to $200,000 with opportunities for branding and marketing for the annual event.

Prospective sponsors also have the chance to have their logos displayed on event signage, “naming rights for key areas or elements,” custom-branded baskets, branded snacks or beverages, mentions in social media posts and press releases and can access an “invite-only brunch” hosted by First Lady Melania Trump, according to CNN.

Ariana Baio reports.

White House reportedly seeking corporate sponsor for annual Easter Egg Roll

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