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Trump: "You Didn't Give Me a Nobel, I'm Not Obligated to Think About Peace"

Published January 19, 2026, 10:12
Trump: "You Didn't Give Me a Nobel, I'm Not Obligated to Think About Peace"

Donald Trump has linked his desire for control over Greenland to the fact that he was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Trump stated he no longer feels obligated to focus on peace, given that Norway did not recognize his peace efforts. He further argued that world security depends on the United States having full control of Greenland. The letter was circulated to European ambassadors in Washington by the US National Security Council. This move comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Europe, with Trump threatening tariffs on European NATO members if he doesn't gain control of Greenland. The European Union is considering retaliatory measures, including tariffs on American products.