Trump writes Norway's PM, ties Greenland to peace prize snub
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Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump sent a message to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store expressing frustration over not receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize and stating he no longer feels obliged "to think purely of peace."
- Trump inaccurately attributed the Nobel Peace Prize decision to Norway's government, despite repeated clarifications that an independent Nobel Committee selects laureates.
- In the letter, Trump reiterated his demand for "Complete and Total Control" of Greenland, questioning Denmark's sovereignty over the island and citing historical claims.
- Norway's Prime Minister and Finland's President jointly urged Trump to de-escalate rhetoric regarding Greenland and requested a call to discuss the matter.
- The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado
