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Trump Links Nobel Snub to Renewed Demand for U.S. Control of Greenland

A leaked letter to Norway’s prime minister escalates the standoff over Greenland’s sovereignty.

Overview

  • In a message to Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump wrote he no longer feels obligated to “think purely of Peace” after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • He demanded “Complete and Total Control of Greenland” and framed the claim as vital to global security and NATO reciprocity.
  • Trump asserted Denmark cannot protect Greenland from Russia or China and said he is speaking with NATO about occupying the territory.
  • Norway’s leader and the Nobel Foundation emphasized that the Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee and is not a governmental decision.
  • Denmark, Greenland, and European partners have rejected any transfer of sovereignty, with allies rallying behind Copenhagen as Washington threatens tariffs.