With midterm elections approaching, Trump has finally made a major move: "Permanently securing Greenland."
As the midterms draw near, Trump has taken a significant step.
In his latest social media post, Trump declared that the United States has secured control over Greenland. He stated that an agreement has been reached with both Denmark and Greenland, under which the U.S. will assume full and permanent authority over all security matters and other requirements on the island, without time limits.
Trump emphasized that while the U.S. will be the sole decision-maker, it will bear no financial responsibility—effectively retaining all rights while avoiding any obligations.
The claim has been corroborated by the two other parties involved. Official statements from Denmark and Greenland confirmed that the agreement will be signed during next week’s United Nations General Assembly. The statement underscored that the accord preserves Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while affirming that Greenland’s right to self-determination remains unaffected. The arrangement, according to the officials, will contribute to greater security in the Arctic region.
According to Trump, the core provision of the agreement prohibits any nation in competition or conflict with the United States from establishing military bases or any form of military presence on Greenland—even sensitive investments would require prior written approval from Washington.
The reference to “sensitive investments” is clearly directed at China and Russia. Since Trump first threatened to annex Greenland, U.S. media and political circles have repeatedly amplified concerns about growing Chinese and Russian influence in the region, framing their activities as a strategic threat to the Arctic.
Yet in reality, China and Russia have minimal investment projects in Greenland—especially after Trump began targeting the territory, several potential collaborations were suspended. The narrative of a “China-Russia threat” appears to serve primarily as a pretext for advancing U.S. strategic ambitions in the region.
Now, having achieved his objective, Trump holds decisive authority over Greenland’s key decisions, with no meaningful involvement from China or Russia—essentially a transaction based on mutual interest, one side willing to act, the other willing to accept.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1876737303914503/
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