Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
NPR • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump linked his controversial push for U.S. control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize last year, stating he no longer feels obliged to prioritize peace exclusively.
- Trump sent a message to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre criticizing Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize and asserting that "complete and total control" of Greenland is essential for global security.
- Norway reaffirmed that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and emphasized NATO's role in Arctic security, while clarifying that the Norwegian government does not award the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Tensions between the U.S. and Europe escalated as Trump threatened tariffs on eight European NATO countries over their military presence in Greenland, prompting a joint condemnation from the
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