Trump claims Denmark has handed over permanent control of Greenland in 'infinite life' agreement

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-09-18 · by Melissa Koenig

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President Donald Trump claimed on Friday via Truth Social that the US has secured permanent control over Greenland’s security from Denmark through an "infinite life" agreement. According to Trump, this arrangement precludes any adversaries from establishing military bases or making sensitive investments in Greenland without explicit approval. He also stated that the U.S. will begin developing a large military presence there at no cost to the country and emphasized the strategic importance of this move for both the US and its allies.
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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Friday that Washington has reached an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving the U.S. permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland, starting a series of negotiations back in February. The deal reportedly bans China, Russia, and other non-NATO countries from establishing military bases or maintaining troops in Greenland, and restricts them from making sensitive investments there without express written approval from the U.S. Trump emphasized that the agreement comes at no cost to American taxpayers and will ensure complete control over Greenland’s security indefinitely. While details remain unclear, Trump sees this as a strategic move addressing national security concerns for the United States in the Arctic region. Denmark's reaction has been cautious; Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen confirmed the deal would be signed at the United Nations General Assembly next week but did not specify further terms.

Written for “US Greenland Security Deal” on 2026-10-05, grounded in this article and the 97 other(s) covering the same event.

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Outlets on this story
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📰 US Greenland Security Deal
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Al Jazeera · 0.95 cosine similarity
⚖️ Leans strongly right 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 7 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles describe President Trump claiming an agreement with Denmark that gives the US permanent control over Greenland, posted on the same day and referencing the same Truth Social post.”
Al Jazeera · 0.94 cosine similarity
⚖️ Centre 🔴 24% hedged 11 of 45 📰 publisher trust 60
“Both articles report on President Trump's claim that the US has reached an agreement with Denmark for 'permanent control' over Greenland’s security, indicating it is about the same specific announcement.”
New York Post · 0.94 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 33% hedged 1 of 3 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles report on President Trump's announcement via Truth Social about a deal between the United States and Denmark giving the US permanent control over security in Greenland.”
Washington Examiner · 0.94 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 16 📰 publisher trust 72
“Both articles describe President Trump announcing a deal on Friday granting the U.S. permanent control over Greenland's security.”
Times of India · 0.93 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 5% hedged 1 of 19 📰 publisher trust 59
“Both articles report on President Trump's announcement of a deal between the US and Denmark giving permanent security control over Greenland, occurring on the same date.”
CBS News · 0.93 cosine similarity
⚖️ Leans right 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 22 📰 publisher trust 66
“Both articles describe President Trump claiming to have reached a deal for permanent control over security and other needs in Greenland on the same date.”
Toronto Star · 0.91 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 10% hedged 2 of 21 📰 publisher trust 63
“Both articles describe President Trump's announcement about reaching an agreement with Denmark to give the US permanent control over security in Greenland, on the same date.”
Global News · 0.91 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 11% hedged 1 of 9 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe President Trump announcing an agreement with Denmark regarding US control over security and other needs in Greenland on the same day.”
CBC News · 0.91 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 20% hedged 1 of 5 📰 publisher trust 77
“Both articles describe President Trump claiming an agreement between the U.S. and Denmark giving the U.S. permanent control over Greenland's security on the same date.”
NBC News · 0.91 cosine similarity
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 6% hedged 1 of 17 📰 publisher trust 95
“Both articles report on President Trump's announcement of a new agreement with Denmark granting the US permanent control over security in Greenland, occurring on the same day and referencing Truth Social posts.”

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Topics

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Narrative

'At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland and the United States of America,' Trump wrote, calling it an 'infinite life' agreement. 'Additionally, from now on, no US adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval,' he claimed.
framing: assertive · carried by 2 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-18
🔮 'At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland and the United States of America,' Trump wrote, calling it an 'infinite life' agreement. 'Additionally, from now on, no US adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval,' he claimed.

Claims (11 extracted, 0 hedged)

- See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Denmark has handed over permanent control of Greenland's security to the United States, President Donald Trump has claimed. asserted
Trump → see → States
The president has made taking control over the territory a cornerstone of his second term in office, and in a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump claimed his efforts were successful. asserted
efforts → make → Friday
He said the US has entered into an agreement with Denmark to give the US 'permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many US concerns. asserted
US → say → concerns
'At my direction, we worked with representatives of Denmark and Greenland to guarantee that the United States will FOREVER have the complete ability to do what is necessary in Greenland in order to secure and defend the security of Greenland and the United States of America,' Trump wrote, calling it an 'infinite life' agreement. 'Additionally, from now on, no US adversary can EVER have a base in Greenland, have a military presence in Greenland, or make sensitive investments in Greenland, without our express written approval,' he claimed. asserted
he → work → approval
The US will now 'immediately begin the process of developing a large Military presence in the appropriate part of Greenland, of which there are many' and will work with the people of Greenland in its development and construction. asserted
US → begin → development
It will not cost the US anything, Trump insisted. asserted
Trump → cost → anything
'This solution is a great one for the United States of America, Denmark, Greenland, and all of our Allies,' he wrote. asserted
he → write → Allies
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the US has gained 'permanent control of security, and all other needs, in Greenland' asserted
US → announce → Greenland
'We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land,' the president continued. asserted
president → look → land
'This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special,' he concluded. asserted
he → come → America
This is a breaking news story and will be updated. asserted
This → break → ?
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