Norway PM Says Trump Sent ‘Chilling’ Text Linking Nobel Snub To Greenland Control Pus
OSLO/NEW DELHI — In a diplomatic disclosure that exposes the widening rift across the Atlantic, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store has confirmed receiving a text message from US President Donald Trump in which the American leader directly linked his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize with a hardened stance on global alliances and the acquisition of Greenland.
The revelation comes amidst heightened tensions over Washington’s proposed tariffs on European nations, with the US President reportedly suggesting that the Nobel “snub” has altered his commitment to a “peaceful” foreign policy.
THE ‘CHILLING’ EXCHANGE
Speaking to the press, Prime Minister Store confirmed that the message from the US President was a direct response to a joint diplomatic note he had sent earlier alongside Finnish President Alexander Stubb. The Nordic leaders had reached out to Washington to oppose threatened tariff hikes targeting Norway, Finland, and other European allies, urging de-escalation and proposing a telephone conversation.
Instead, Trump’s response—which he reportedly later shared with other NATO leaders pivoted immediately to personal grievances and territorial ambitions.
According to Store, the text from Trump read: “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace.”
The message then segued into a justification for US control over Greenland. Trump reportedly argued that “Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China,” and questioned the legitimacy of Copenhagen’s sovereignty, claiming, “why do they have a ‘right of ownership’ anyway? There are no written documents.”
The text concluded with a stark assertion: “World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland.”
OSLO’S CLARIFICATION ON THE NOBEL PROCESS
In his statement, Store noted that he had to clarify the separation of powers within Norway to the US President. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the Peace Prize, operates independently of the government in Oslo a distinction that has often been a point of confusion in international diplomatic circles.
“I have clearly explained, including to President Trump, what is well known, the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government,” Store said.
DIPLOMATIC PUSHBACK ON ARCTIC SECURITY
The exchange highlights the escalating friction over the Arctic region. Trump has recently threatened to impose 10 per cent tariffs on the UK and EU countries if they refuse to acquiesce to a US takeover of Greenland.
Rebutting Trump’s claims regarding Arctic security and Danish sovereignty, Store firmly reiterated Norway’s allegiance to its neighbor. “Norway’s position on Greenland is clear. Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark, and Norway fully supports the Kingdom of Denmark on this matter,” he said.
Addressing the security concerns raised by Trump regarding Russia and China, the Norwegian Prime Minister emphasised multilateralism over unilateral acquisition. “We also support that NATO, in a responsible way, is taking steps to strengthen security and stability in the Arctic,” Store added.
This diplomatic spat marks a significant downturn in US-Nordic relations, moving beyond trade disputes into fundamental disagreements over territorial sovereignty and the nature of the transatlantic security architecture.