Trump Drops Greenland Invasion Plans, Settles for 'Forever Lease'
KEY POINTS
- •At Davos on January 21, 2026, Trump shifted tone from invasion threats to deal-making regarding Greenland.
- •NATO Chief Marc Rutte proposed updating the 1951 Greenland Defense Agreement without transferring sovereignty.
- •Future negotiations will address expanded U.S. military presence and Arctic security collaboration with Denmark and Greenland.
At Davos, Switzerland, President Trump announced a landmark deal that doesn’t actually give the U.S. control of Greenland, much to his own disbelief. NATO Secretary General Marc Rutte led the charge, crafting a proposal that respects Denmark's sovereignty over the icy giant while still calling it a 'forever deal.' Trump, who only hours earlier threatened tariffs on eight European pals for blocking his Greenland grab, suddenly went soft, calling Denmark 'weak' then cozying up to NATO. The old 1951 Greenland Defense Agreement gets a modern shake-up with military bases, Arctic security boosts, and a mysterious 'Golden Dome' tech designed to ward off Russian and Chinese intrigue. Meanwhile, Trump called it 'the ultimate long-term deal'—which basically means no ones knows what happens next.
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Trump’s negotiating style: demand Greenland or else, then settle for an eternal honorary membership in Arctic club. Sovereignty still belongs to Denmark, but hey, at least we’ve entertained the fantasy for a hot second.
So Trump wanted to buy Greenland but settled for a decade-long ice fishing license. Sovereignty sold separately.
In an epic plot twist, the U.S. will keep its bases in Greenland but can't move in like a cold-weather landlord.
Source: Axios | Published: 1/21/2026 | Author: Barak Ravid
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