Donald Trump signed a deal for US to take over Greenland
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“Donald Trump signed a deal for the United States to take over Greenland.”
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President Donald Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that grants the United States permanent military rights and control over security matters in Greenland, but it does not transfer sovereignty or make the island a U.S. territory. The claim that he signed a deal for the United States to take over Greenland is inaccurate.
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- Trump Once Vowed to ‘Own’ Greenland. He Settled for Something Much Less. - The New York Times
President Trump signed a Greenland security deal that falls well short of his demands to turn the island into a U.S. territory.
- Trump announces agreement with Denmark to secure ‘permanent’ control over Greenland’s security
President Donald Trump announced a new deal with Denmark on Friday that he says grants the United States “permanent control over security” in Greenland, a territory he has previously threatened to take control of by force.
- Trump signs security agreement with Greenland and Denmark, but isn't 'complete' change - ABC News
In a post on his social media platform last Friday, Trump declared, "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." The text of the deal affirms released Tuesday states that the U.S.
- Trump signs Greenland security deal granting permanent US military rights | Fox News
Trump, Denmark and Greenland signed a historic Arctic security agreement at the U.N., granting the U.S. permanent military rights on the island.
- Trump strikes Greenland deal with Denmark after threatening annexation | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement the agreement “permanently and completely addresses our national security concerns in Greenland.” · Earlier this year, Trump repeatedly insisted on the importance of the United States obtaining Greenland for national security purposes, but discussion on the matter had largely faded from public view in recent months.
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