Trump Claims Permanent U.S. Security Control Over Greenland in New Deal

Trump Claims Permanent U.S. Security Control Over Greenland in New Deal

Trump says the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting permanent security control at no cost, though the terms remain unverified.

Richard Miniter
First Published: September 18, 2026, 5:25 PM ET

Donald J. Trump said the United States has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland granting Washington permanent control over security on the Arctic island.