Trump says US-Denmark pact gives US "permanent control over the security and all other needs" for Greenland

At a meeting of the United Nations in New York, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Denmark have reached a pact that will allow Washington to establish two large defense installations in Greenland. He said the deal grants the United States enduring authority over the island’s security and related requirements, enabling it to protect North America, Europe and other regions. Trump added that any foreign power seeking a military foothold or sensitive projects in Greenland would need explicit written permission from the United States. The agreement, slated to be finalized later on the sidelines of the assembly, follows Trump’s long‑standing calls for greater American presence in the Arctic amid concerns about Chinese and Russian activity.