Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark
Greenland has maintained it is not for sale, and the European Union earlier this year united to rebuke Trump over his push to acquire the island.
TL;DR
- President Trump announced a security deal with Greenland and Denmark for permanent U.S. control over security needs.
- The U.S. will develop a large military presence in Greenland.
- Trump stated there will be no cost to the United States for this deal.
- Greenland had previously maintained it was not for sale.
- The agreement is expected to be signed at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Greenland's Prime Minister stated the deal strengthens common security in the Arctic and North Atlantic, benefiting NATO and Europe.
- The deal recognizes Greenland's sovereignty and right to self-determination.