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 extensive security rights in Greenland, but it does not transfer sovereignty or “take over” the territory. The deal falls short of making Greenland a U.S. possession.
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- Trump says US, Denmark, Greenland entered into agreement on US control over security | Reuters
President Donald Trump said on Friday Washington has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland that gives the US permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland.
- 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 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 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.
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