Event Brief
Greenland welcomes US-Denmark military pact, distrust remains
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 19, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 23, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Summary: Greenland’s government and residents said they were relieved by a new military pact involving the United States and Denmark, which they hope will ease anxiety over Trump’s threats to seize the Arctic island. The agreement would allow the U.S. to expand its military presence and reopen Cold War-era bases, but many remain distrustful of Washington.
WHO: Naaja Nathanielsen; Kim Kielsen; Orla Joelsen; Greenland’s government and residents
WHAT: Greenland reacts with relief to a U.S.-Denmark military pact that would expand U.S. military presence and reopen Cold War-era bases, while distrust persists.
WHEN: Sep 23, 2026
WHERE: Greenland
WHY: The pact was seen as a sensible outcome that could reduce anxiety tied to Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, though many still distrust Washington.
How this story developed (showing 9 of 9 earlier reports)
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Trump Greenland deal clears way for expanded US presence
· Sep 23, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
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Greenland welcomes US-Denmark military pact, but distrust
· Sep 23, 2026 at 1:05 PM ET
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Trump pledges Arctic bases as he signs Greenland deal
· Sep 23, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
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Trump signs deal with Denmark and Greenland for Arctic bases
· Sep 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
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US to build two military bases in Greenland
· Sep 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
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Trump signs security agreement expanding U.S. authority in Greenland
· Sep 22, 2026 at 2:17 PM ET
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US plans two new military bases in Greenland
· Sep 22, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
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US to reopen Greenland military base and add east outpost
· Sep 21, 2026 at 8:19 PM ET
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US and Denmark agree on defense and Greenland investment
· Sep 19, 2026 at 8:23 AM ET
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