Trump’s Greenland Pursuit Escalates with Controversial Letter to Norway
The international landscape is shifting as US President Donald Trump intensifies his pursuit of Greenland, accompanied by escalating trade rhetoric and a surprising personal grievance aired in a letter to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre. The situation has sparked frantic coordination among European leaders, with an emergency EU summit anticipated this week.
Trump’s Assertions and NATO’s Role
President Trump has repeatedly emphasized the US’s determination to gain control of Greenland. In a recent social media post, he stated, “NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that ‘you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland.’ Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it. Now it is time, and it will be done!!! President Donald J. Trump.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed this sentiment, asserting that “Europeans project weakness, US projects strength,” and that enhanced security requires Greenland to be part of the US.
Linking Greenland to Ukraine Support
The situation took a further turn as Secretary Bessent appeared to connect Greenland’s future with continued US support for Ukraine, suggesting European leaders would recognize their need for US security. He warned, “What would happen in Ukraine if the US pulled its support out? The whole thing would collapse.”
The Explosive Letter to Norway
Perhaps the most startling development is the revelation of a letter sent by Trump to Norwegian Prime Minister Støre. According to reports, Trump wrote, “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.” (It’s important to note that Norway does not control the Nobel Peace Prize, which is awarded by an independent committee in Oslo.)
He continued, stating he could now focus on “what is good and proper for the United States of America.” Trump further doubled down on his demands regarding Greenland, questioning Denmark’s claim to the territory and asserting, “The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland.”
International Reactions and UK’s Position
Norwegian Prime Minister Støre has confirmed the letter’s authenticity. European leaders are responding with increasing firmness. Germany’s Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil stated, “we will not allow ourselves to be blackmailed,” while France has called for an urgent G7 meeting.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, while emphasizing the importance of diplomacy, acknowledged the need for Europe to strengthen its defense capabilities. He stressed the interconnectedness of the UK and US, advocating for a pragmatic approach and avoiding “gesture politics.” Starmer also highlighted the importance of defending values and respecting the sovereignty of Greenland and Denmark.
Greenland’s Response and Future Outlook
Even Greenland is responding to the situation. The Greenlandic dogsled federation disinvited US Special Envoy to the Arctic, Jeff Landry, from its annual race, deeming his presence “totally inappropriate” given the US threats.
The coming days promise to be pivotal as European leaders finalize their response and the world watches to see how this complex situation unfolds. The issue of Greenland’s future will undoubtedly remain a central focus of international attention.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
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