Former US President Donald Trump has sent a pointed letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, directly linking his frustration over the Nobel Peace Prize to his aggressive campaign for control of Greenland. The letter, obtained by Bloomberg and first reported by a PBS journalist on social media platform X, reveals Trump's shifting priorities following the Nobel Committee's decision.
A Change in Posture After Nobel Rejection
Trump explicitly states in his correspondence that he no longer feels obligated to focus solely on peace. "Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote, according to the Bloomberg report. He added that while peace would "always be predominant," he can now prioritize "what is good and proper for the United States of America."
Greenland Takes Center Stage
The letter quickly pivots to what Trump describes as a pressing security concern. He questions Denmark's ability to protect Greenland from Russia or China, challenging the historical basis of Danish ownership. "There are no written documents, it's only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also," Trump argued, dismissing traditional sovereignty claims.
Trump frames the Greenland issue as a matter of global security and a debt owed by NATO allies. "I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States," he declared. The letter concludes with a stark assertion: "The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland."
Context of Recent Controversies
This written communication follows a week of diplomatic tension. Norway expressed disbelief after Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, presented her medal to Trump during a White House meeting. The Norwegian Nobel Committee swiftly clarified that the prize remains inseparable from its original recipient, regardless of who physically possesses the medal.
Escalating Public Pressure Campaign
Trump's letter to the Norwegian leader is part of a broader, public pressure strategy. Earlier on Sunday, he used his Truth Social platform to accuse Denmark of failing for two decades to address the "Russian threat" from Greenland. "Now it is time, and it will be done!!!" he posted, signaling his determination.
The campaign has expanded beyond rhetoric. On Saturday, Trump vowed to impose escalating tariffs on European allies until the United States is permitted to purchase Greenland. This economic threat adds a tangible consequence to his geopolitical demands.
Firm Rejections from Denmark and Greenland
Leaders in both Denmark and Greenland have consistently and firmly rejected Trump's position. They maintain that the autonomous territory is not for sale and that its people have no desire to become part of the United States. This stance presents a significant obstacle to Trump's ambitions, setting the stage for a continued international dispute.
The letter underscores how Trump connects personal grievances, like the Nobel Prize snub, to major foreign policy objectives. It reveals a transactional view of international relations, where past contributions to alliances like NATO are leveraged to demand concessions on territorial control. The situation continues to develop, with European allies now formally confronted with Trump's ultimatum in writing.
