Usha Vance, the second lady of the United States, is preparing for a high-profile trip to Greenland, but what’s grabbing headlines is not just the destination — it’s the drama surrounding her husband, Vice President JD Vance, and his last-minute addition to the trip.
The journey, originally announced by Usha on March 24 via Instagram, has taken a surprising turn with VP JD Vance suddenly joining her, and the timing has led to plenty of questions about what’s really going on behind the scenes in Washington, D.C.
Usha’s Instagram Post Hints at Differences
In her post announcing the trip, Usha Vance gave a personal glimpse into her life as second lady. However, a book in the background caught the attention of viewers — with many seeing it as a subtle sign of disagreement between her and JD. Though she didn’t say anything directly, the book choice hinted that not everything in the Vance household is perfectly aligned politically.
JD Vance Joins the Trip — But Was It His Choice?
Just one day later, JD Vance posted a video on X (formerly Twitter), saying he’d also be joining the Greenland visit.
“There was so much excitement around Usha’s visit to Greenland this Friday that I decided I didn’t want her to have all that fun by herself,” JD said in his video.
However, the tone of his message and the last-minute nature of the decision raised eyebrows. Many believe the real decision likely came from President Trump, not Vance himself. With Elon Musk now a key figure in Trump’s circle, some feel the president is slowly sidelining his own vice president.
Signal Group Chat Drama Adds to the Fire
The timing of JD’s announcement is also interesting because it came right after a controversy involving him and a Signal group chat leak. According to The Atlantic, Vance was part of a private chat discussing sensitive military topics, which mistakenly included a journalist. In the chat, Vance disagreed with Trump on certain European policies — something that may not have gone down well with the president.
Observers are now wondering if Trump is using this Greenland trip to quietly distance himself from JD Vance, especially since it’s no secret that Vance was once critical of the MAGA movement before joining Trump’s 2024 campaign.
Greenland Trip: From Dog Sledding to Defense
Usha’s original trip plans included watching a dog sledding race, which felt like a soft diplomacy or cultural event. But with JD now involved, the trip has reportedly shifted focus toward national security.
The updated itinerary now includes a visit to a U.S. Space Force base in Greenland, suggesting a more strategic purpose. It’s worth noting that the trip was not invited by Greenland or Denmark, and Greenland remains an autonomous region within Denmark.