Trump says US will have major military presence in Greenland — CNBC
US President Donald Trump said an agreement had been reached with Greenland and Denmark on a major US military presence in Greenland, the Danish island territory. According to him, the agreement concerns security and other US needs on the island.
Trump’s statement
CNBC reports this. Trump made the statement about the agreement on Friday, September 18, 2026. By his description, the deal gives the United States permanent control over security and all other needs in this Danish island territory.
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Greenland and EU position
Greenland had previously stated that it was not for sale. Earlier this year, the European Union jointly criticized Trump’s desire to purchase the island. The current statement by the US president concerns a security agreement that he announced together with Greenland and Denmark.
