Trump Announces Greenland Security Deal Granting U.S. 'Permanent Control' Over Defense

President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the United States, Denmark, and Greenland had reached a security agreement giving Washington 'permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland.' The pact, expected to be signed at the UN General Assembly, would expand the U.S. military presence while barring China, Russia, and other non-NATO states from establishing bases, keeping troops, or making sensitive investments without U.S. approval. Danish and Greenlandic leaders said the island would remain under Danish control and that its sovereignty and right to self-determination would be respected. The announcement followed months of Trump threatening to seize the territory of the NATO ally, including threatening tariffs and refusing to rule out military force.

“permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.” Quote verified against source