Trump didn't 'settle for less' on Greenland. He got what he wanted
On Tuesday, at U.N. headquarters, President Donald Trump and the leaders of Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement. Trump says it gives Washington “permanent control over security, and all other needs” in Greenland, and calls it an “Infinite Life” agreement. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says the agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the kingdom and the Greenlandic people’s right to self-determination.
TL;DR
- A security agreement was signed by President Donald Trump, Denmark, and Greenland at U.N. headquarters.
- Trump described the agreement as giving Washington "permanent control over security, and all other needs" in Greenland and called it an "Infinite Life" agreement.
- Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen stated the agreement acknowledges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the kingdom and the right to self-determination for the Greenlandic people.
- The differing descriptions are presented as intentional due to the agreement's design.