Overview
- The Norwegian prime minister’s office confirmed the authenticity of President Donald Trump’s letter stating he no longer feels obliged to think only about peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
- In the message, Trump called for the United States to take “total and absolute” control of Greenland, arguing Denmark cannot defend the territory against Russia or China.
- Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre reaffirmed that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and said Norway fully supports Danish sovereignty over the island.
- Støre reiterated that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent Nobel committee, responding to Trump’s complaint about not being chosen for the award.
- Coverage notes Trump campaigned hard for the 2025 prize, which went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who later handed her medal to Trump as a symbolic gesture.