U.S. President Donald Trump has linked Greenland takeover threats to his frustration over the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter to Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store.
The letter emerged after Maria Corina Machado, the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner, presented her award to Trump last week.
In the letter, Trump stated he no longer feels obligated to focus purely on peace. He expressed disappointment that Norway did not award him the Nobel Peace Prize for allegedly stopping eight wars.
“I can now think what is good and proper for the United States of America,” Trump wrote. He added that NATO should act in the interest of the U.S. and claimed, “The world is not secure unless we have complete and total control of Greenland.”
The Norway Prime Minister confirmed that the letter was sent in response to a text he and Finnish President Alexander Stubb had sent to Trump.
Trump has repeatedly claimed he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. On January 7, he posted on his platform Truth Social: “I single-handedly ended eight wars and Norway, a NATO member, foolishly chose not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize.”
The letter comes after Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on eight European countries, including Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K., the Netherlands, and Finland. The tariffs were reportedly in response to opposition to a U.S. takeover of Greenland.
Analysts say Trump’s remarks mix personal grievances with international policy. Critics argue that linking Greenland to the Nobel Peace Prize reflects unconventional diplomacy.
Experts also note that the U.S.-Norway relationship is long-standing. Norway’s decision not to award Trump the Nobel Peace Prize has drawn international attention due to his public statements.
Trump’s claims of ending eight wars and influencing NATO are central to his argument for deserving the Nobel Peace Prize. However, international observers question the timing and tone of the letter.
The situation highlights how presidential communication can intertwine personal recognition with global strategic issues. Observers expect discussions between the U.S. and European allies to continue over Greenland and trade policies.
While the Nobel Peace Prize has traditionally recognized diplomacy and conflict resolution, Trump’s letter shows how the award can become part of political discourse. For details on U.S. defense spending, read our report on Trump Pushes Historic $1.5 Trillion Military Budget—Will Congress Agree?
The letter has sparked reactions on social media and among political analysts, reigniting debates over Trump’s international conduct and his claims about peace achievements.
