Trump Greenland letter urges Norway to consider US interests after Nobel Peace Prize snub, sparking diplomatic reactions
Former US President Donald J. Trump reportedly sent a letter to the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Støre, addressing US interests in Greenland, according to documents shared on Sunday, January 19, 2026.
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In the letter, Trump references his disappointment at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, which he claimed he earned for allegedly “stopping 8 wars.”
He wrote that this prompted a shift in focus from purely peace-oriented considerations to what he described as “what is good and proper for the United States of America.”
Trump’s letter also questioned Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland, citing historical disputes over land ownership.
He argued that the United States has contributed significantly to NATO since its founding and suggested that NATO should “do something for the United States.”
“The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland,” the letter stated, signed by President DJT.
The letter has provoked reactions on social media, with some calling for political intervention and referencing the 25th Amendment, while others highlight the unusual diplomatic tone directed toward a NATO ally.
Greenland, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, has previously attracted interest from the United States for strategic and natural resource considerations.
Trump had publicly expressed interest in purchasing Greenland during his presidency, a proposal Denmark officially rejected.
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Experts say the letter reflects ongoing tension over Arctic geopolitics and underscores the sensitivity of territorial claims and strategic positioning in the region.
