Donald Trump has made a bombshell announcement about Greenland.
Donald Trump has made a huge announcement on Truth Social (Image: Getty)
Donald Trump has claimed he has struck a deal with Denmark to bolster the US military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take island by force from the NATO ally. In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said the agreement “gives the United States permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many US concerns.”
He added that with this agreement, his administration would “immediately” begin the process of developing a larger military presence on the mineral-rich Danish territory. With his return to the White House last year, Trump called on Denmark to sell the island to the United States, while insisting that Greenland is crucial for US security. He pointedly wouldn’t rule out taking the island by military force, even though Denmark is a NATO ally of the US.
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Denmark and Greenland repeatedly said the island is not for sale and condemned reports of the U.S. gathering intelligence there. The US push for Greenland is also opposed by Russia and much of Europe.
But Trump in his social media post Friday suggested an understanding may been reached that could bring an end to what was viewed as an existential crisis by Denmark.
“We look forward to working with the wonderful people of Denmark and Greenland toward a magnificent future with respect to this large, and highly strategic, parcel of land,” Trump said in his post.
“We will be very protective of it!
Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen (Image: Getty)
“This is a dream come true for the United States of America, one that is very important, historic, and special.”
The office of Denmark’s Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said the deal will be signed by three governments next week during the United Nations General Assembly.
Hoever, parliamentary action is still needed by the Danish and Greenland governments before it can be enforced.
In a statement she said “the agreement recognizes the sovereignty and territorial integrity” of Greenland and Denmark and upholds both people’s right “to self-determination.”
BBC icon Jon Sopel breaks silence on Charles Spencer bombshell – and it’s scathing
The former BBC News star has had his say on bombshell claims made in Earl Spencer’s new book.
Jon Sopel has broken his silence (Image: Getty)
Former BBC chief political correspondent Jon Sopel has broken his silence on Earl Charles Spencer’s King Charles bombshell with a scathing comment. Over the past week, Spencer has been releasing excerpts from his new memoir Swan Song about his late sister Princess Diana, including allegations that the monarch was “giddily elated” when he talking about Diana’s death.
The palace has denied those claims and said “recollections may vary”, and Spencer has been accused of profiting off his sister’s passing. This weekend, a clip dating back to a 1998 interview with Spencer went viral on social media, in which Spencer said he would “never” dream of making money off his sister.
He said in an interview at the time: “People have lost track of this. Can you imagine anybody making a profit out of their brother or sister’s death? It’s so low it’s inconceivable. I don’t know anyone who would.
“But because the press can present Diana as a public figure, rather than as my sister, they can make it sort of a possible accusation, whereas of course it’s completely out of the question. I would never profit from Diana’s death.”
Now Sopel has shared that clip on X, tweeting: “1998: ‘I will never profit from Diana’s death’. 2026: book serialisation in Daily Mail, publication next week.” He included a shrugging emoji with his scathing response.
Charles Spencer said he would ‘never’ profit off Diana’s death (Image: Getty)
Fans were quick to respond on social media, with one writing: “Earl Spencer has made me agree with Jon Sopel. Wonders will never cease.”
Another said: “The Spencer family were never working in the interests of Diana. They’re still not.”
And a third penned: “Such a shame he’s done this now. What possible motivation does he have to create waves when none were forecast. A rather sad plea for help?”