Trump announces deal giving US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security

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The United States has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to have a lasting military presence in the semi-autonomous territory, President Donald Trump announced on Friday.

Trump said the deal will give the U.S. “permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.” He added that this will come at “NO COST” to the U.S. government.

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