President Trump’s push to secure the Arctic took a big step forward on Election Day. Greenland’s parliament voted to approve the security agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United States, 16-0 with seven abstentions.
The State Department shared the news as it broke: Greenland lawmakers voted to strengthen security in the Arctic and the North Atlantic, and the trilateral deal “will pave the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland.”
President Trump signed the agreement with Denmark and Greenland on Sept. 22 at the United Nations, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at his side. Security on Greenland has been a priority for the President from day one.
The deal builds up the U.S. military presence on the island, including upgrades at Pituffik Space Base, and supports the President’s Golden Dome missile defense. It also keeps military forces from outside NATO off the island.
Denmark’s parliament is expected to take up the agreement on Nov. 19. America First means peace through strength, and that now reaches the top of the world.
