Donald Trump says "permanent control over security" in new Greenland military pact

Late Friday, the United States, Denmark and Greenland announced an agreement for a larger U.S. military presence on Greenland and a prohibition on U.S. adversaries establishing bases there. President Donald Trump then said on Truth Social that the arrangement would give Washington a broad, enduring role on the island, while the exact scope remained unclear, and that no rival base, military activity or sensitive investment could occur without U.S. written consent. Denmark and Greenland responded Saturday that the pact would not compromise Greenland's sovereignty, with Greenland's prime minister saying it recognized islanders' right to determine their future. Key details, including troop levels and whether Washington gains formal authority over foreign policy or resources, remain undisclosed. The deal is expected to be signed during next week's UN General Assembly after Trump's earlier threats to seize Greenland strained NATO relations.