In a surprising turn, former U.S. President Donald Trump linked his bid to acquire Greenland with missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter shared on Monday, Jan. 19, by Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. 📝
Trump claimed that Norway 'decided not to award me the Nobel Peace Prize for stopping eight wars,' adding that he 'no longer feels an obligation to think purely of peace' and can now focus on 'what is good and proper' for the United States.
Store quickly reminded Trump that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government, a detail the prime minister said he has explained repeatedly. 🇳🇴
The letter didn't stop there. Trump argued that since NATO's inception, the U.S. has been its top contributor, so 'now NATO should do something for the United States.' He then asserted that 'the complete and total control of Greenland' is the only way to ensure global security. 🌍❄️
Why it matters: Trump first surprised the world with his interest in Greenland back in 2019. Now, tying it to a Nobel snub adds a dramatic twist, reminding us how personal ambitions and foreign policy can collide. 🎭
What's next? Denmark, which oversees Greenland, and international allies will be watching closely. Will this letter reshape the conversation about Greenland's future? Stay tuned. 👀
Bottom line: Even a Nobel Peace Prize disappointment can spark headlines—and in this case, fuel bold territorial ambitions. 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
