Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
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The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
After the meeting, Denmark's foreign minister said they're eager to work with the U.S. while respecting the "red lines of the Kingdom of Denmark."
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Moving Greenland to U.S. Northern Command, which is in charge of defending the homeland, is a symbolic statement.
Several hours later, NORAD said it also scrambled two F-16 fighter jets from Alaska to Greenland.
