Parliamentary action is still needed by the Danish and Greenland governments before it can be enforced.
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Trump just announced historic military/security deal with Greenland and Denmark. 'This is a dream come true for all parties involved.'
Trump made the announcement in a social media post.
The agreement would allow the US to expand its military presence, while Denmark and Greenland say it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determination ...
On Friday, President Trump declared a deal has been struck with Denmark over its oversight of Greenland. Trump has long coveted the mineral-rich island, which Denmark has controlled since the 17th century. Nick Schifrin reports.
'From now on, no US adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland.'
The agreement comes after President Donald Trump previously suggested annexing Greenland through military force before saying he wouldn't.
President Trump said the U.S. has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would give the U.S. "permanent control over security and all other needs" in the Danish island territory.
The full contours of the deal were unclear, but Denmark and Greenland both indicated they expected an agreement to be signed soon.
Trump said the agreement will give the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland", though specifics haven't been confirmed by Danish officials.