U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter to Norway’s Prime Minister, linking it to his renewed interest in Greenland’s status.
U.S. President Donald Trump recently penned a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, voicing his frustration over not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump claimed that he had effectively ended eight wars worldwide, which he believed warranted recognition from the prestigious committee.
In his correspondence, Trump connected the Nobel Peace Prize to his renewed threats regarding Greenland, stating that he no longer felt obligated to think “purely of peace.” He suggested that the potential annexation of the Arctic territory was now on the table.
Trump also raised questions about Denmark’s “right of ownership” over Greenland, emphasizing that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee appointed by the Norwegian Parliament, not directly by the Norwegian government.
In the letter addressed to Støre, Trump wrote, “Dear Jonas: Considering your country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped eight wars plus, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America.”
He further alleged that Denmark was incapable of protecting Greenland from threats posed by Russia and China. Trump questioned the legitimacy of Copenhagen’s claim to the island, asserting that there were “no written documents” to support Denmark’s ownership. He argued that Denmark’s claim was based solely on a historical boat landing centuries ago, adding that Americans had also landed boats there.
Trump concluded his letter by asserting, “I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now NATO should do something for the United States. The world is not secure unless we have complete and total control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT.”
In response to the situation, the Nobel Peace Prize committee clarified its position on January 16, 2026, stating that “the Nobel Prize and the laureate are inseparable.” This statement followed an incident where Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her Peace Prize medal to Trump. The committee emphasized that even if a medal or diploma changes hands, it does not alter the official award status.
On January 18, the committee reiterated that “a prize can therefore not, even symbolically, be passed on or further distributed.”
In a separate statement on social media, Trump claimed that he had saved millions of lives and credited the rebuilding of the U.S. military under his leadership with restoring global deterrence. He stated, “The only nation that China and Russia fear and respect is the rebuilt USA,” while criticizing NATO allies for what he described as years of inadequate defense spending prior to his intervention.
This correspondence and Trump’s comments reflect ongoing tensions regarding international relations and the geopolitical significance of Greenland, a territory rich in resources and strategically located in the Arctic.
According to The Sunday Guardian, Trump’s remarks highlight his administration’s focus on national interests and assertive foreign policy.