Donald Trump Announces Agreement to Strengthen U.S. Military Presence in Greenland
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland to strengthen the American military presence on the Arctic island, ensuring permanent U.S. security control and blocking adversaries.
Thomas Rivière
September 19, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-09-18
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday, September 18, an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening the United States’ military presence on this remote Arctic island.
According to Trump, Washington has secured “permanent control” over the territory’s security, which will prevent any “adversary” of the United States from establishing a military presence or making sensitive investments there.
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