U.S. fires Greenland military base chief for challenging JD Vance’s visit

In late March, Vance argued Denmark had 'not done a good job' for Greenland, saying it failed to spend enough on security during his visit to the Danish territory.

A senior U.S. military base official stationed in Greenland has been let go from her position after allegedly sending an email condemning Vice-President JD Vance’s comments about Denmark’s handling of the large island nation.

In a statement on Thursday, the U.S. military’s Space Operations Command said Col. Susannah Meyers, commander of Pituffik Space Base, was “removed” on Thursday for “loss of confidence in her ability to lead.”

“Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties,” it continued.

In late March, Vance argued Denmark had “not done a good job” for Greenland, saying it failed to spend enough on security during his and his wife’s highly contentious visit to the autonomous Danish territory.

Meyers reportedly sent an email to Pituffik staff saying Vance’s comments were “not reflective” of the base.

Military news site military.com, which published the alleged note, says Meyers told staff she had been ruminating on the Trump administration’s visit on March 28, writing on March 31 that she had “spent the weekend thinking about Friday’s visit — the actions taken, the words spoken, and how it must have affected each of you.”

“I do not presume to understand current politics, but what I do know is the concerns of the U.S. administration discussed by Vice President Vance on Friday are not reflective of Pituffik Space Base,” Meyers wrote, according to the posted email.

Military.com says a source familiar with the email said it was sent to all base personnel, including Danish and Greenlandic staff on-site, adding that the correspondence was confirmed as legitimate by the U.S. Space Force.