Trump's Greenland 'Sovereignty' Plan: US Military Bases Deal Proposed
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Firstpost•22-01-2026, 13:26
Trump's Greenland 'Sovereignty' Plan: US Military Bases Deal Proposed
- •A report suggests Donald Trump could 'own' Greenland by gaining sovereignty over land housing US military bases, a compromise deal.
- •Trump previously hinted at invading Greenland but now states acquisition without force, following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
- •The proposed deal, dubbed 'sovereign base areas,' mirrors the UK-Cyprus model, where the UK has sovereignty over its military base areas.
- •This arrangement would allow the US to control mineral-rich belts in Greenland and extract natural resources without Danish or Greenlandic permits.
- •Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has firmly rejected any negotiation on Greenland's sovereignty, stating only security and economy are open for discussion.
Why It Matters: Trump proposes a deal for US sovereignty over military bases in Greenland, but Denmark rejects any talks on sovereignty.
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