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Zimmermann, D. (2026, September 18). Trump announces deal giving US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4734347/trump-deal-denmark-us-greenland-security/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-09-18 · by David Zimmermann

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President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland for a permanent military presence in Greenland, emphasizing it would address all U.S. security concerns without cost to America. The deal is framed as securing Greenland's strategic importance for U.S. defense while preventing any adversaries from establishing a base there without explicit permission. However, the arrangement pertains solely to security and does not grant total control over the territory. Trump’s previous threats to acquire or take over Greenland had been met with resistance from Denmark and other European nations.
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U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that Washington has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving the U.S. permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland, starting a series of negotiations back in February. The deal reportedly bans China, Russia, and other non-NATO countries from establishing military bases or maintaining troops in Greenland, and restricts them from making sensitive investments there without express written approval from the U.S. Trump emphasized that the agreement comes at no cost to American taxpayers and will ensure complete control over Greenland’s security indefinitely. While details remain unclear, Trump sees this as a strategic move addressing national security concerns for the United States in the Arctic region. Denmark's reaction has been cautious; Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed the deal would be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week but did not specify further terms.

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He added that this will come at “NO COST” to the U.S. “At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America,” the president wrote on Truth Social.
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🔮 Trump said the deal will give the U.S. “permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.”
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Trump announces deal giving US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security · assertive framing

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The United States has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to have a lasting military presence in the semi-autonomous territory, President Donald Trump announced on Friday. asserted
Trump → enter → Friday
Trump said the deal will give the U.S. “permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.” asserted
deal → say → concerns
He added that this will come at “NO COST” to the U.S. “At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland, and the United States of America,” the president wrote on Truth Social. asserted
president → add → Social
“Additionally, from now on, no U.S. adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval.” asserted
adversary → have → approval
Trump took credit for the deal, saying that no past president had ever been able to recognize Greenland’s “strategic importance” to the U.S. asserted
president → take → U.S.
The agreement is expected to last in perpetuity. asserted
agreement → expect → perpetuity
“This is an ‘Infinite Life’ Agreement, there is no end!” he said. asserted
he → be → ?
“We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People. asserted
everything → honor → People
We will immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many. asserted
We → begin → which
We will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction.” asserted
We → work → development
“This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies,” Trump continued. asserted
Trump → continue → Allies
“We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land. asserted
We → look → land
This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special.” asserted
that → come → America
The deal is only related to Greenland’s security and does not give the U.S. total control over the Arctic island. asserted
deal → relate → island
Since taking office last year, Trump has repeatedly threatened to take over or acquire Greenland forcibly, with Denmark opposing the overture. asserted
Denmark → take → overture
Other European nations were also troubled by the president’s threat. asserted
nations → trouble → threat
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