• Trump tells Norway's PM he no longer feels obliged to think primarily about peace after being denied the Nobel Peace Prize.
• His letter emphasizes a desire for the United States to control Greenland, citing national security concerns.
• The Norwegian PM clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded independently and not by the government.
• Trump threatened to impose tariffs on European allies opposing U.S. claims over Greenland.
• The letter has been met with strong opposition from Denmark and Greenland, asserting their sovereignty.

US President Donald Trump has informed Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that he feels no longer obligated "to think purely of peace" following the Nobel Committee's decision to overlook him for the award. In a letter, Trump asserted that this development has allowed him to focus on what he perceives as beneficial for the United States, specifically regarding his demands for control over Greenland, which he argues cannot be adequately protected by Denmark from threats posed by Russia and China, according to Indiatimes, AA, and Le Monde.

In his letter, Trump stated, “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace.” He elaborated that although peace would remain significant, the focus could now shift toward national interests, which he believes justify the US's claim to Greenland, according to Reuters and South China Morning Post.

Prime Minister Støre responded by reaffirming that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not by the Norwegian government, emphasizing the distinction in his correspondence with Trump. Støre noted that Norway fully supports Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland, pushing back against Trump's claims and reiterated the need for de-escalation amidst economic tensions over proposed tariffs on European nations, cited by Channel News Asia and BBC.

Trump's rhetoric has escalated as he has threatened to impose up to 25% tariffs on goods from European allies, claiming their refusal to support his push for control over Greenland has prompted this action. The geopolitical stakes surrounding Greenland are heightened by its strategic location, with Trump arguing, "The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland," according to Al Jazeera and BBC.