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Trump Announces Deal Granting US Permanent Military Rights in Greenland
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In Short: President Donald Trump announced a deal granting the US permanent military access and basing rights in Greenland, with no cost to the US.
President Donald Trump announced a deal granting the US permanent military access and basing rights in Greenland, with no cost to the US. The agreement, which was reached after months of diplomatic tensions, includes permanent control over security and all other necessary measures to secure and defend Greenland.
Trump said the deal would allow the US to establish a large military presence in Greenland and would prevent any US adversary from maintaining a military presence or making sensitive investments in the territory without express written approval.
The Danish Prime Minister and the Greenland Government both welcomed the agreement, stating it would strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic area while preserving Danish sovereignty and Greenland's right to self-determination.
The deal, which still needs approval from legislators, includes permanent access, basing, and overflight rights for the US in Greenland. It also includes screening mechanisms to block investments from Russia and China that could threaten US security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the deal a 'historic win' for the United States, emphasizing that it addresses national security concerns in Greenland and prevents adversaries from establishing military bases or maintaining troops there.
The agreement is designed to remain in effect even if Greenland eventually becomes an independent country, ensuring that the US will have the ability to secure and defend Greenland 'forever'.
Trump had previously threatened to seize Greenland by force, citing its strategic location and mineral wealth. The deal, however, stops short of transferring sovereignty over Greenland to the US.
The deal reflects the US's growing concern over Russian and Chinese presence in the Arctic and aims to prevent Greenland from becoming another strategic vulnerability like the Panama Canal.
Greenland's Chairman Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the agreement 'ensures and strengthens the security' of Greenland, Denmark, and the US, while also recognizing Greenland's interests and its place in international cooperation.
What this adds
The deal's specifics, including the exact terms and conditions, have not been fully disclosed, leaving some details unclear.
Background
President Trump announces a deal granting the US permanent military access and basing rights in Greenland, with no cost to the US.
What's confirmed
- Trump said the agreement would grant the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs".
- The deal comes after months of threats by Trump to "take" Greenland over national security concerns, citing its strategic location for defence purposes and its mineral wealth. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the deal comes with "no cost to the United States" and will grant the US the ability to "to do what is necessary" to "secure and defend the security of Greenland".
- He said it includes a rule that no US adversary can maintain a military presence in Greenland or "make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval".
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a "historic deal" and a "huge win for the United States and the American people".
- "This deal permanently and completely addresses our national security concerns in Greenland," he told Fox News.
- President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he says gives the U.S. “permanent control over security” on the Arctic Island.
- He said the U.S. will “immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence” there.
- “This is an ‘Infinite Life’ Agreement, there is no end!” Trump said.
- The U.S. will now have permanent access, basing and overflight rights in Greenland and the ability to establish additional military installations as needed, according to a senior U.S. official who outlined the deal exclusively to Fox News Digital.
- American Military Project director Will Thibeau weighs in during 'Fox & Friends First.' FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump struck a sweeping agreement with Denmark and Greenland this week granting the United States permanent military rights on the strategically placed Arctic island.
- The deal bars China, Russia and other non- NATO countries from establishing military bases or maintaining troops in Greenland.
- “[T]he 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’s post continued.
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- He has even threatened military action, leading to an outcry from Danes and other Nato countries.
- “We are very honored and proud of what has just taken place, and everything agreed to today will be cherished by the American People.” Following Trump’s announcement, the Greenland government and Danish Prime Minister’s Office released a joint statement saying Denmark and Greenland expect to sign a new security agreement with the United States at the United Nations next week.
- "The difference here is we're not spending any money for the right" to expand the U.S. military presence, the senior official explained.
- "We're never going to face that in Greenland as a result of this," the official told Fox News Digital.
- President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies over their stance on Greenland and defense spending during a high-stakes summit in Ankara.
- Fox News Digital reached out to the governments of Greenland and Denmark for comment.
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- "We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security — and Denmark is not going to be able to do it." Boasting about the new agreement being struck, Mr Trump insisted the security deal would be "cherished by the American People".
- Trump has confirmed the agreement in a post on Truth Social.
- President Trump announced Friday that his administration had concluded a deal with Denmark to take over security for the island of Greenland, raising hopes that one of the major points of contention between the US and Europe would be settled.
- The deal announced by Trump Friday keeps the world’s largest island in Copenhagen’s hands — but gives Washington veto power over which countries can have a military presence there.