Trump announced a security agreement with Denmark giving the US permanent control over Greenland, though Danish officials have not confirmed specifics.
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President Trump announced that the United States has reached a deal with Denmark granting "permanent control over security" in Greenland, following months of his push to acquire or increase US influence over the autonomous Danish territory. Trump stated in a social media post that the agreement "gives the U.S. permanent control over security and all other needs" in Greenland.
The Danish government indicated the agreement could be signed next week and would respect Greenland's sovereignty, though Danish officials have not confirmed the specifics of Trump's claims. Greenland has repeatedly maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his efforts to acquire the island.
The deal reportedly includes plans for a large US military presence in Greenland as part of the security arrangement. The announcement comes after Trump repeatedly expressed interest in acquiring Greenland, which is strategically significant due to its location and mineral resources.
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