Trump Says US Secures Permanent Control Over Greenland Security
The president said no U.S. adversary would be able to have a military base on the island, in a post on Truth Social.
President Donald Trump declared on Friday that the United States had secured a permanent agreement with Denmark to manage Greenland's security and all related needs. The president's statement on Truth Social emphasized that the agreement addressed all of the U.S.'s concerns and did not incur any costs for the U.S. Trump stated that at his direction, negotiations were conducted with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to ensure the U.S. would have complete control over Greenland for the purpose of securing and defending the country and its interests.
The announcement was made in Denmark around 11:15 p.m. local time, and Newsweek sought comment from the Prime Ministers' offices of Greenland and Denmark and their respective foreign ministries. Trump spoke of the deal following a press conference in the Oval Office, noting its significance given the strategic importance of the Danish territory.
He expressed pride in being the president who resolved this matter, describing it as an "Infinite Life Agreement" with no expiration. The president pledged to initiate the development of a substantial military presence in Greenland, involving discussions with the Greenlandic people during construction. Trump highlighted the deal's benefits for Americans, Greenlanders, and the Danish, as well as other U.S. allies, emphasizing the highly strategic nature of the land, which ranks as the 12th largest country globally. This is an ongoing breaking news story, with updates expected.
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