Trump claims deal secures US permanent control of Greenland

Donald Trump declared on Monday that he has secured a deal guaranteeing the United States permanent control over Greenland, according to statements made by the former president. Trump did not immediately provide documentation or details substantiating the arrangement, which would represent a dramatic shift in the territory's status as an autonomous region within the Kingdom of Denmark.

The assertion marks an intensification of Trump's longstanding interest in the resource-rich Arctic territory. He previously sought to purchase Greenland during his first presidency, a proposal rejected by Danish authorities and Greenlandic leaders at the time.

Denmark has maintained sovereign authority over Greenland since 1721, with the territory granted home rule status and later self-government. Any transfer of sovereignty would require the consent of both the Danish government and Greenlandic authorities, steps that have not been publicly announced.

The announcement comes amid broader geopolitical competition for Arctic influence and resources, particularly between Western powers and Russia. Greenland's strategic location and mineral wealth have made it a focal point of international attention in recent years.

Neither Danish nor Greenlandic officials have publicly confirmed Trump's claims regarding such an agreement at this time.