From Al Jazeera · Al Jazeera Staff · · 1m 10s
Trump claims permanent US control over Greenland
The US president says a new deal with Denmark secures American authority over the Arctic territory.
In brief
The US president says a new deal with Denmark secures American authority over the Arctic territory. Trump announced a security agreement giving the US permanent control over Greenland, marking a significant shift in Arctic geopolitics. Originally reported by Al Jazeera.
Trump announces Greenland control deal
President Trump said the US has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland securing American "permanent control over security and all other needs."
“we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the US will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland.”
Deal framed as security necessity
Trump said the agreement ensures the US can act "forever" to meet security requirements in Greenland, positioning it as essential for American interests.
Greenland residents oppose sale
Signs reading "Greenland is not for sale!" appeared in Nuuk on January 20, 2026, reflecting local resistance to any territorial transfer or foreign control.
Denmark's role in agreement
The deal involves Denmark, which maintains sovereignty over Greenland as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark.
Arctic geopolitics shift
The agreement marks a major development in Arctic strategy, with the US seeking to secure influence over the strategically important northern territory.
In short
Trump announced a security agreement giving the US permanent control over Greenland, marking a significant shift in Arctic geopolitics.
