Trump Announces Greenland Security Agreement With Denmark; Text Not Released

President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States has entered into a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that he said grants Washington permanent control over security and other needs in the Arctic territory. The full text of the agreement has not been released.

According to a Truth Social post Trump said: "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, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns. There will be NO COST to the United States!" [1]

A State Department official told NBC News the agreement will remain in effect forever, including if Greenland becomes independent from Denmark. Officials said the deal is expected to be signed by Denmark, Greenland, and the United States next week in connection with the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. [1]

The announcement follows more than a year of escalating public pressure from the Trump administration, which has described Greenland as an "absolute necessity" for U.S. national security. The White House has not released supporting documentation, and no independent verification of the agreement's terms beyond statements from officials has been provided. https://tinyurl.com/5hxp6w9w