Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

President Trump announced he struck a deal to give the U.S.

"permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns."…

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  • Reported by CBS News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:31:40 UTC.

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  1. US and Denmark reach security deal after Trump’s threats to take over Greenland

  2. What does the new U.S.-Denmark deal over Greenland entail, after Trump’s takeover threats?

  3. Trump says U.S. to build a 'large Military presence' in Greenland as part of a security deal with it and Denmark

  4. Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'

  5. Denmark and Greenland leaders cautiously optimistic after U.S. security deal

  6. Greenland, Denmark say Trump deal won't compromise sovereignty

  7. Denmark says ‘binding’ US deal on Greenland won’t compromise sovereignty

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