Trump speaks on Greenland deal, says 'we can do anything we want' for no land purchase price
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, MARYLAND: President Donald Trump on Thursday, January 22, revealed a few elements of the much-talked about Greenland framework deal he announced on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) annual summit in Davos.
Trump suggested the plan gives the United States total freedom to use the land for military and other purposes, and that too at a zero purchase price.
Trump says US can do anything under Greenland deal
During a press gaggle onboard the Air Force One, Trump was asked if he can shed light on some of the elements of the Greenland framework concept.
Trump said that unlike other deals that have a time constraint such as 99 years or 50 years, the Greenland framework is for infinite time— a "forever" deal.
The president then went on to make an even bigger claim about the concept. "We [United States] can do anything we want. We can do military. We can do anything we want," he said before tempering it down with "it's being negotiated and let's see what happens."
Trump touts 'no purchase price'
Trump also said that the US is looking for a deal that gives them total freedom without paying a price for the land.
"I think it'll be good. No price, you know, there's no purchase price," he said.
He further mentioned that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is going to be involved with the United States in its actions regarding Greenland under the framework.
"We're going to be doing in conjunction, parts of it in conjunction with NATO, which is really the way it should be."
He went on to address the cost element again, stating the US is "not going to have expense other than building the Golden Dome."
"Golden Dome" is Trump's ambitious missile defense system proposed for deployment partly in Greenland to protect from ballistic missiles and drones from adversaries like Russia and China.
He bragged about the plan, saying, "it’ll be like no other. I mean, you know, our technology is incredible."
Denmark's reaction on Greenland framework awaited
When asked if Denmark liked the idea, Trump said, "I think everyone likes it. I mean, I think. I'll let you know in about two weeks."
Leaders from Denmark and Greenland have welcomed de-escalation from tariff threats and military rhetoric.
However, they have consistently stressed that Greenland's status within the Kingdom of Denmark remains non-negotiable.
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized openness to political, security, and economic negotiations but drew a "red line" on sovereignty.
Greenlandic Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen had expressed some relief, but noted ignorance of deal details, insisting on inclusion in talks.
