Overview
- Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre confirmed he received and authenticated a message from President Trump that was leaked by tabloid VG.
- In the message, Trump links his push for Greenland to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and writes he no longer feels obliged to think purely of peace, even though the prize is decided by an independent committee.
- Trump asserts the world is not secure unless the United States has complete control of Greenland and questions Denmark’s ownership and ability to defend the territory against Russia or China.
- He has vowed to impose a 10% tariff on imports from the UK and several European allies from February 1, rising to 25% on June 1, until a deal is reached to purchase Greenland.
- The Kremlin said Vladimir Putin is reviewing Trump’s invitation to join a so-called Board of Peace that would oversee Gaza reconstruction.