Trump Announces Deal Securing US Control Over Greenland's Security
President claims agreement with Denmark grants permanent control of Greenland's security and prevents adversaries from establishing installations.
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, granting the U.S. permanent control over the territory's security and other needs. Trump stated the deal addresses "ALL of our many U.S. concerns" and will come at no cost to the United States.
According to Trump's statement, the agreement is indefinite, referred to as an "Infinite Life" deal, and permits the U.S. to establish bases on the world's largest island. The agreement also reportedly prohibits Russia and China from establishing any installations, military presence, or making sensitive investments in Greenland without explicit U.S. approval.
This development follows years of Trump expressing interest in Greenland and, at times, making statements that suggested a potential military takeover. The specifics of what "all other needs" entails were not immediately clarified.