A message from former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has drawn international attention due to its sharp tone and far-reaching geopolitical claims.
In his statement, Trump expressed clear frustration that the Nobel Committee, based in Norway, did not award him the Nobel Peace Prize. He asserted that his actions had led to the end of “eight wars plus” and stated that, as a result of this decision, he no longer feels obligated to think exclusively in terms of peace—although he emphasized that peace would always remain a dominant consideration.
Trump went on to say that he is now free to focus on what he considers good and proper for the United States of America. Within this context, he raised the issue of Greenland, arguing that Denmark is unable to adequately protect the territory from potential threats posed by Russia or China.
He also questioned Denmark’s right of ownership over Greenland, claiming there are no clear written documents supporting it. According to Trump, the claim is based merely on the fact that a ship landed there hundreds of years ago, adding that American ships had also landed on the territory, making exclusive ownership questionable.
NATO featured prominently in the message as well. Trump stated that he has done more for the alliance than any individual since its founding and argued that it is now time for NATO to take action on behalf of the United States.
The central and most controversial claim of the message was Trump’s assertion that the world cannot be secure unless the United States has “complete and total control” of Greenland. He framed this position as essential to global security and strategic stability.
The message concluded with a brief note of thanks and was signed: “Thank you! President DJT”.