Trump does it again and Democrats are silent.
President Donald Trump revealed Thursday that his administration is actively negotiating an agreement that would grant the United States long-term, unrestricted access to Greenland—an outcome Trump says is critical to America’s national security and global defense posture.
During an interview on Fox Business, Trump explained to host Maria Bartiromo why Greenland has become increasingly important in a world defined by advanced weapons systems, missile technology, and growing global threats.
“Everything travels over Greenland,” Trump said. “If hostile forces launch anything, it passes right over Greenland. That makes it incredibly valuable from a defense standpoint. It’s something Ronald Reagan understood years ago, but the technology simply didn’t exist back then. Today, it does—and it’s extremely advanced.”
Bartiromo asked whether the discussions involved a formal purchase of the territory or direct financial compensation.
Trump responded that while negotiations are ongoing, the goal is not a short-term arrangement. “What we’re talking about is total access. The details are being worked out now, but this would be long-term—no expiration date and no time limit.”
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🚨TACO ALERT: Trump brags to Maria Bartiromo that he has negotiated with Greenland to have a military presence there “with no end.”
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) January 22, 2026
So basically WHAT WE ALREADY F*CKING HAVE.
This is a historical level embarrassment. MAGA should be ashamed.
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Tariffs Paused as Talks Advance
Trump’s remarks came shortly after he decided to pause planned tariffs on European nations—tariffs that had been tied to negotiations over Greenland and broader Arctic security concerns.
According to the president, progress made with international partners made those trade measures unnecessary for now.
Trump later shared on social media that the United States and NATO had reached a preliminary framework addressing Greenland and the wider Arctic region following discussions with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
“After a very productive meeting, we established the framework for a future agreement regarding Greenland and the Arctic,” Trump wrote. “This will be a strong outcome for the United States and for all NATO nations.”
He added that, based on this understanding, the tariffs scheduled to take effect on February 1 would not be implemented.
Keeping Adversaries Out of the Arctic
NATO later confirmed to Fox News Digital that the negotiations are focused on preventing strategic rivals—namely Russia and China—from gaining any foothold in Greenland or the surrounding Arctic region.
For many supporters, the development highlights a familiar pattern: Trump applying economic pressure, engaging directly with allies, and securing outcomes that previous administrations discussed but never finalized.
As Arctic access, missile defense, and global security continue to dominate international discussions, Greenland’s role is rapidly moving from obscure territory to a central piece of America’s long-term strategic planning.
