# Trump claims Greenland deal with Denmark

> Trump says U.S. military gains permanent control in Greenland deal with Denmark
- Title: Trump claims Greenland deal with Denmark · ABC7 New York
- Summary: Trump says U.S. military gains permanent control in Greenland deal with Denmark Trump claims a deal with Denmark gives U.S. permanent control over…
- Keywords: donald trump, denmark, greenland, nato, us military, permanent control, strategic land, news, local, Trump, claims, deal
- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/story/trump-says-he-has-deal-denmark-bolster-us-military-presence-greenland/19847856
- Published: 2026-09-18T21:57:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donald trump, denmark, greenland, nato, us military, permanent control, strategic land, news, local
## Trump announces Greenland deal
President Trump claims he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland.

> gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns
## Denmark's response
Denmark's prime minister says the deal will be signed next week but requires parliamentary approval from both Denmark and Greenland.

> the agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Greenland and Denmark
## Trump's security stance
Trump previously threatened to take Greenland by force, calling it crucial for U.S. security despite Denmark being a NATO ally.

> Greenland is crucial for U.S. security
## Greenland's position
Greenland and Denmark have repeatedly stated the island is not for sale and condemned U.S. intelligence activities there.

> the island is not for sale
## International opposition
Russia and much of Europe oppose the U.S. push for Greenland, citing concerns over sovereignty and security.

> the U.S. push for Greenland is also opposed by Russia and much of Europe
## Key takeaway

Trump claims a deal with Denmark gives U.S. permanent control over Greenland's security and resources