Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 20, 2026 at 10:58 AM

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Recently released text messages reveal discussions between Donald Trump and European leaders regarding Greenland's ownership. The exchanges, initiated by Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Støre, involved topics like Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine, and tariffs. Trump responded by stating he no longer felt obligated to prioritize peace after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and asserted the US needed "Complete and Total Control of Greenland" to protect it from Russia and China. French President Emmanuel Macron also questioned Trump's actions regarding Greenland in his message. Trump has pledged to discuss the issue with European leaders at the upcoming forum in Davos, Switzerland. Macron proposed a G7 meeting in Paris to discuss the situation further.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Davos ×240% Mark Rutte 50% Russia ×250% China 50% Denmark ×250% Norway 60% Nobel Peace Prize ×260% NATO ×360% Emmanuel Macron ×260% Jonas Støre ×370% Greenland ×590% Donald Trump ×790%

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greenland 100% donald trump 90% european leaders 80% text exchanges 70% nato 60% davos 60% us foreign policy 50% nobel peace prize 50% international relations 40%