World Politics

Trump Locks Up US Control Over Greenland

Greenland won’t be the 51st state, but America still got everything it wanted.

Oct 13, 2026

Trump Locks Up US Control Over Greenland

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Last month, President Trump signed a sweeping security agreement with Denmark and Greenland at the UN headquarters in New York City, granting the United States permanent military access and expanded base rights on the strategically vital Arctic island.

While Trump had previously floated the idea of purchasing Greenland outright, the agreement preserves Danish sovereignty while dramatically expanding American influence in the region.

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David Hooten2 weeks ago

Yes,v the US gets what it wanted and Denmark/Greenland got what they wanted. A win-win.

Laney B2 weeks ago

YES. Like his style or not, but the Deal-Making President gets it done. He floats outlandish statements such as our "taking" Greenland, making people lose their minds. Then he gets what he really wanted all along.

Jim Powers 2 weeks ago

Absolutely! Ranks up there with the Louisiana purchase.

Fred Scott2 weeks ago

It seems it's a good deal and should be beneficial to all!

Michael H.2 weeks ago

The military aspects of the deal alone make this a good deal. Add in the mineral rights and that just boosts it to a much higher level. The icing on the cake is removing the necessities of nato approval for future projects, including making Greenland independent of rule by Denmark. The US wins in many aspects and the people of Greenland benefit in a big way as well. This is definitely a "win-win situation."

Rose Walsh2 weeks ago

Yes.

Joe Cavanaugh2 weeks ago

Certainly. Trump does it again!

Shirley Damonte 2 weeks ago

Yes

Shaun Hurrie2 weeks ago

Yep, it sure looks like it. The Art of the Deal president does it again! Yes!

Sandra A2 weeks ago

It's a great success until... someday we get a President that gives it all back. Remember "we" gave away the Panama Canal and then China moved in.

Jennifer Vaughn2 weeks ago

I had a similar thought too. Democrats seem to make it their mission to undo any and all things Trump does.

Barry Jones2 weeks ago

YOU BET!

Don G2 weeks ago

What happens if Trump pulls the US out of NATO?

S Lyon2 weeks ago

I believe the agreement was between Denmark and the US. While NATO certainly has an interest, NATO was not a signatory.

Jorge Rios2 weeks ago

Yes, the art of the deal.

Guy M.2 weeks ago

Looks and sounds like a win-win to me, with both sides securing what they wanted. Personally, I am most interested in what lies underground. The potential for huge resource discoveries is tantalizing and may, in fact, be the primary motivator.

John Carr2 weeks ago

YES!

M Harrell2 weeks ago

Yes! Way to go! Win win! My aunt’s husband that my Uncle has been in Greenland in service during war time in the 1960’s in other country! Instead station him in Vietnam, they stationed him in Greenland.

Doug Ebbecke2 weeks ago

Trump did what he always does, makes a deal that benefits the US in the both the short and long term. He looks at things differently than most in DC because he thinks like business man not a politician, thank goodness for that.

Bill Roberts2 weeks ago

Why wouldn’t it be? This isn’t just about the U.S. security it’s also about critical resources that is now under the control of the U.S.

Kevin Mac2 weeks ago

Absolutely! Everything to like about this deal,

Tracey Powers 2 weeks ago

Great all the way around!