Trump Announces Greenland Deal
Trump says a U.S.-Denmark deal grants America permanent security control in Greenland.
September 18, 2026 · Updated Sep 18, 9:01pm ET
Al JazeeraTrump claims deal with Denmark gives US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland
CNBCTrump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark
New York PostTrump announces Greenland deal with Denmark giving US ‘permanent control over security’
The GuardianUS and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take over Greenland
UPIU.S., Denmark reach security deal on Greenland
FOX NewsTrump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures 'permanent' US military rights
Raw StoryTrump claims US now has 'permanent control' in Greenland and a large force is coming
ABC NewsTrump says US has struck security agreement with Denmark over Greenland
Washington ExaminerTrump announces deal giving US control over Greenland’s security
PBS NewsHourWhat's in the Greenland agreement between U.S. and Denmark
BBC NewsUS and Denmark reach deal over Greenland's security after Trump threats
Just the NewsYou Vote: With the deal giving the US permanent military rights in Greenland, what say you?
CNNTrump says US reached Greenland security deal
NewsNationTrump: US strikes security deal with Greenland, Denmark
Daily CallerTrump Announces U.S. Will Have ‘Permanent Control Over Security’ In Greenland
Seattle TimesTrump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland
NBC NewsTrump announces agreement with Denmark to secure ‘permanent’ control over Greenland’s security
The Daily WireTrump Announces Historic Deal With Greenland
The AtlanticThe Greenland Fiasco Stumbles to an End
AxiosTrump claims security, military deal with Denmark over Greenland
TownhallTrump Announces Major Move on Greenland
MS NOWTrump says he landed deal with Denmark to bolster U.S. military presence in Greenland
Political WireU.S., Denmark and Greenland Reach Security Deal
Epoch TimesTrump Announces US Will Have Permanent Control Over Greenland’s Security
Wall Street JournalU.S. Has Reached Greenland Security Agreement
Western JournalDealmaking Trump Locks in 'Permanent' Greenland Military Rights with Historic Pact, Slams Door on Chinese, Russian Expansion
Straight Arrow NewsTrump announces security deal with Denmark, Greenland
RedStateWhoa: Trump Secures Incredible Deal on Greenland
CBS NewsTrump says he's struck deal to give U.S. "permanent control over security" in Greenland
PJ MediaBREAKING: Trump Secures a HUGE and Historic Deal with Greenland
USA TODAYTrump says US has deal to establish military presence in Greenland
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What happened
President Trump said the United States reached a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland giving Washington “permanent control over security” in Greenland while Danish sovereignty remains. Denmark and Greenland described it as a security pact that strengthens Arctic and North Atlantic defense without transferring sovereignty. The pact would bar non-NATO countries, including China and Russia, from bases or troops there, and would screen sensitive investments by U.S. adversaries. The United States already has forces in Greenland under a 1951 defense agreement, including Pituffik Space Base. Trump said the U.S. will quickly build a larger military presence. The deal is expected to be signed next week, but needs approval in Denmark and Greenland.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed the deal as Trump asserting broad security authority after earlier pressure to seize Greenland, not simply as an Arctic defense pact. The Guardian cast it as a negotiated endpoint after Trump’s threats to annex the territory by force, while stressing sovereignty remained intact. The Guardian also treated it as a political win Trump could promote to voters.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets led with the agreement as a durable U.S. security gain and a strategic block against adversaries in the Arctic. Fox News emphasized the bar on China, Russia and other non-NATO countries establishing bases there. Fox News portrayed the pact as a historic Trump victory, while the New York Post framed it as easing annexation tensions with Europe.
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