Denmark has welcomed a change in the itinerary of US Vice-President JD Vance and his wife Usha's trip to Greenland, which has been shortened to a visit to a US space base. Initially, Usha was to spend several days in Greenland, including cultural events, but the couple will now only visit the Pituffik Space Base for a day. This change is seen as less controversial amid ongoing tensions regarding US interest in Greenland. Danish officials view the adjustment positively, while local protests against US involvement continue. Greenland has been under Danish control for 300 years, and recent polls indicate a strong desire for independence from Denmark among Greenlanders.