"No Nobel? Then Hand Over Greenland," Trump's Direct Threat to Denmark and Norway; Leaked Letter Sparks Outrage - Punjabi News

Published on: 20 Jan 2026 at 06:12 AM

“No Nobel? Then Hand Over Greenland,” Trump’s Direct Threat to Denmark and Norway; Leaked Letter Sparks Outrage

Published by: Gill Bikram

“No Nobel? Then Hand Over Greenland,” Trump’s Direct Threat to Denmark and Norway; Leaked Letter Sparks Outrage

Oslo/Washington: US President Donald Trump is once again making headlines with his bold and surprising stance. Frustrated over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Trump sent a stern letter to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, boldly claiming US rights over Greenland.

Expressing Displeasure Over Nobel Prize
According to the leaked letter, Trump expressed deep regret that despite playing a key role in stopping more than eight wars, he was not selected for the Nobel Peace Prize. He wrote:
“Now I haven’t taken a contract for world peace. I will only do what benefits America.”

US Claim and Warning on Greenland
Trump didn’t stop at venting about the Nobel Prize; he issued an open warning to Denmark over Greenland. His main arguments include:

Security Concerns: Trump claims Denmark is incapable of protecting the island from Russia or China.
Questioning Ownership: He stated that reaching there by boat centuries ago doesn’t make anyone the owner.
Strategic Importance: Controlling Greenland is essential to counter the growing power of China and Russia.

Policy of Economic Pressure
Norway’s Prime Minister has confirmed receiving the letter. Reports indicate that when Norway and Finland opposed heavy tariffs imposed by the US, Trump responded with this threat-laden letter. Trump has made it clear that until the Greenland issue is resolved, he will continue economic pressure and increasing tariffs on European countries.

Denmark and Greenland’s Response
On the other hand, leaders from Denmark and Greenland have outright rejected Trump’s claims. They assert:

Greenland is not for sale.
They have no desire to become part of America.
Greenland is already within NATO’s security umbrella, so there is no threat.

Outcome: This incident has widened diplomatic rifts between America and its European allies. Trump continues to highlight this issue through his social media.