Trump says U.S. will expand military presence in Greenland under security deal

President Donald Trump said the United States has reached an agreement with Greenland and Denmark that would expand its security role on the island. He said the U.S. will begin developing a larger military presence in Greenland, while describing the arrangement as covering security needs at no cost to the U.S. Greenland already hosts a U.S. military presence under a longstanding defense agreement with Denmark. The new deal, according to statements from Greenland's prime minister and Denmark's government, is expected to be signed at next week's United Nations General Assembly. The announcement follows earlier tension over Trump's repeated calls for Greenland to become part of the United States. Greenland and Denmark have said the agreement recognizes Greenland's sovereignty and selfdetermination, while NATO said it would support efforts to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic.