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Trump announces agreement with Denmark to secure ‘permanent’ control over Greenland’s security

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Williams, A. (2026, September 18). Trump announces agreement with Denmark to secure ‘permanent’ control over Greenland’s security. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-announces-agreement-denmark-secure-permanent-control-greenlands-rcna598641

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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a new deal with Denmark granting the United States “permanent control over security” in Greenland, which he claims comes at no cost and includes barring adversaries from establishing bases there without U.S. approval. Leaders of Denmark and Greenland clarified that while they expect to sign the agreement next week during the UN General Assembly, it does not grant sovereignty to the U.S., but rather strengthens mutual security within NATO. Both Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Chairman of the Greenland Government Jens-Frederik Nielsen emphasized the importance of the deal in securing Greenland's interests while recognizing its sovereignty and self-determination rights.
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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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🔮 “They would much prefer not having us involved, and they’re letting most ships go through.”
🔮 He added that the administration will work with Greenland to immediately begin developing a “large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many.”
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“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns,” the president said in a post on Truth Social.
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🔮 He added that the administration will work with Greenland to immediately begin developing a “large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many.”

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President Donald Trump announced a new deal with Denmark Friday that grants the United States “permanent control over security” in Greenland. asserted
that → announce → Greenland
“I am pleased to announce that the United States of America has entered into an Agreement with The Kingdom of Denmark, and Greenland, that gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns,” the president said in a post on Truth Social. asserted
president → announce → Social
Trump said the agreement comes at “NO COST” to the U.S. and that it is an “Infinite Life’ Agreement, there is no end!” asserted
it → say → U.S.
The deal includes barring any U.S. adversary from ever being able to have a base or military presence in Greenland, or “make sensitive investments” there without written approval from the U.S., Trump said. asserted
Trump → include → U.S.
He added that the administration will work with Greenland to immediately begin developing a “large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many.” asserted
administration → add → which
“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,” Trump wrote. asserted
Trump → work → America
Leaders of Denmark and Greenland said in a statement Friday that Denmark, Greenland and the U.S. are expected to sign the agreement next week in connection with the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in New York City. asserted
Denmark → say → City
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized in a statement Friday that the agreement does not give the U.S. sovereignty over Greenland. asserted
agreement → emphasize → Greenland
“An agreement that strengthens our common security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic area and is therefore also good for NATO and Europe,” Frederiksen wrote. asserted
Frederiksen → strengthen → NATO
“And an agreement that at the same time recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Kingdom and the right of the Greenlandic people to self-determination.” asserted
that → recognize → determination
Chairman of the Greenland Government Jens-Frederik Nielsen wrote in a statement that the deal is “to the benefit of us all.” “It is gratifying that we are about to enter into an agreement that ensures and strengthens the security of Greenland, the Kingdom of Denmark, the United States and the Western alliance. asserted
that → write → Denmark
The agreement recognizes Greenland’s interests and our place in international cooperation,” Nielsen wrote. asserted
Nielsen → recognize → cooperation
The agreement to establish the American military presence in Greenland follows Trump’s threats in January to take the country “one way or the other.” asserted
agreement → establish → country
While the president later toned down the threat of military action against Greenland, his administration continued its efforts to gain power there, including a visit from the U.S. special envoy to Greenland, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, in May. uncertain
administration → tone → May
Trump’s approach to the country has sparked outrage from Greenlanders, who consistently have shown in polls that they overwhelmingly reject American annexation. asserted
they → spark → annexation
Despite the strong opposition to Trump’s threats, Greenland’s government had been participating in negotiations alongside Denmark and the U.S. to find a solution on security concerns. asserted
government → participate → concerns
Greenland has long been contested among the U.S., Russia and China because of its strategic position in the region and its vast mineral resources. asserted
Greenland → contest → region
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