politics
January 22, 2026
‘I’m not gonna pay anything’
US President Donald Trump has said that he will have full military access to Greenland without paying anything
TL;DR
- Trump claims a new deal will give the US "total access" to Greenland's military facilities for free.
- He previously demanded Denmark sell Greenland to the US, calling the island "ours."
- The deal, discussed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, is reportedly satisfactory to all parties.
- Trump stated the access is necessary for his 'Golden Dome' missile defense system.
- Greenland already hosts US troops under a 1951 defense agreement allowing free movement and unlimited troop deployment.
- Trump believes US ownership is needed to protect Greenland from Russia and China, though Denmark sees no current external threat.