Trump secures permanent military access to Greenland in new deal with Denmark

President Donald Trump announced a new deal with Denmark on Friday that he says grants the United States “permanent control over security” in Greenland, a territory he had previously threatened to take by force, according to NBC News.

“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,” Trump said in a Truth Social post, describing it as an “Infinite Life agreement” costing the U.S. nothing.

Greenland remains part of Denmark under the deal, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said, adding that it recognizes Danish “sovereignty and territorial integrity” and Greenlanders’ right to self-determination.

A State Department official said the agreement bans non-NATO bases in Greenland and blocks Russian and Chinese investment there. Trump said the U.S. would immediately begin developing a “large Military presence” on the island.

The agreement is expected to be signed next week during the UN General Assembly in New York.