What to Know About Trump’s National Security Deal With Greenland, Denmark
The deal allows two new military bases and opens the door for more. The United States can also build a Golden Dome missile defense system.
President Donald Trump, along with leaders from Greenland and Denmark, has signed an agreement granting the United States expanded military presence and security control over the Arctic territory. This deal amends the 1951 Defense Agreement and aims to address U.S. national security concerns by giving the U.S. permanent control over security needs in Greenland. The pact awaits approval from the parliaments of Greenland and Denmark.
- A deal was signed on Sept. 22 by President Donald Trump, Greenland’s leaders, and Denmark’s leaders.
- The agreement allows the United States to increase its military presence and take control of security in Greenland.
- President Trump cited national security concerns as the reason for seeking control of the island.
- The pact amends the 1951 Defense Agreement between the U.S. and Denmark.
- The deal will be implemented after approval by the parliaments of Greenland and Denmark.
- Trump stated the deal gives the U.S. ‘permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland’.
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