Trump links Greenland dispute to not getting Nobel Peace Prize

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 19, 2026 at 12:38 PM

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Donald Trump expressed his frustration to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre about not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, linking it to his desire for the U.S. to control Greenland. In a text message confirmed by U.S. media, Trump stated he no longer feels obligated to prioritize peace and believes the U.S. needs complete control of Greenland for security reasons. Støre said he and Finland's president had texted Trump to oppose proposed tariff increases related to the Greenland dispute. Trump questioned Denmark's right to ownership of Greenland and suggested they cannot protect it from Russia or China. He also implied NATO should support the U.S., while threatening tariffs on NATO allies who oppose his takeover proposal.

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Finland 40% Sir Keir Starmer 40% Alexander Stubb 40% Russia 50% China 50% Norway ×260% Denmark ×260% Jonas Gahr Støre ×360% United States ×570% NATO ×370% Greenland ×1085% Donald Trump ×790%

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greenland dispute 90% nobel peace prize 80% donald trump 80% us foreign policy 70% national security 60% nato 50% tariff increases 50% arctic region 40%