Trump Links Nobel Peace Prize to Greenland Claims in Letter to Norwegian PM

Former US President Donald Trump has sent a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre linking the fact he wasn't awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to his previous claims regarding the purchase of Greenland. In the letter, Trump states that, having not received the award for his role in mediating conflicts, he no longer feels obligated to focus on peace and can instead concentrate on what is good for the United States. He further asserts that the US should have “complete and absolute control” of Greenland. The Norwegian Prime Minister responded by clarifying that the Nobel Peace Prize winners are selected by an independent committee, not his government, an explanation he has repeatedly given to Trump. The letter came to light through a post by defense reporter Nick Shifrin on X (formerly Twitter). The connection Trump attempts to make between his foreign policy and the potential awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize is generating significant commentary. The statement regarding control of Greenland brings his previous, controversial proposals to purchase the island back into focus. The incident highlights Trump's particular relationship with awards and recognition, as well as his tendency to connect personal disappointments with geopolitical issues. The Norwegian Prime Minister's response underscores the independence of the Nobel Committee and its avoidance of political disputes.