Trump’s war of letters with Norwegian PM: The message that sparked US president’s outburst over Nobel Peace Prize
It comes as Sir Keir Starmer called for peace in Europe amid threats from Donald Trump
This is the full message the Norwegian Prime Minister sent to Donald Trump, sparking a furious outburst by the US president about not being handed the Nobel Peace Prize.
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In the hours after Trump announced a slew of new tariffs on EU countries that stood in the way of his plan to take Greenland, Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre wrote him in a letter.
In response to the letter, President Trump warned that he “no longer feels an obligation to think purely of peace” after being denied the Nobel Peace Prize.
The contents of the Norwegian PM’s letter that sparked this furious reaction have now been revealed.
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“Dear Mr president, dear Donald - on the contact across the Atlantic - on Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine - and your tariff announcement yesterday,' the letter said.
“You know our position on these issues. But we believe we should all work to take this down and de-escalate – so much is happening around us where we need to stand together.
“We are proposing a call with you later today – with both of us or separately – give us a hint of what you prefer! Best - Alex and Jonas.”
Trump hit back less than hour later, warning he “no longer feels an obligation to think purely of peace.”
He also issued a warning over Greenland saying the US needs to have “Complete and Total Control” in order for the world to remain secure, demanding Greenland is handed to America because Denmark can't protect it.
“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,” Mr Trump said.
“Although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America.”
“The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland,” the US president added.
Mr Trump, who was responding to a note from Mr Store about his tariff threats, linked his desire to seize Greenland from Denmark to not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, which he has repeatedly said that he 'deserves'.
The Norwegian government has confirmed the letter is genuine to the country's media.
Norway’s Prime Minister told Bloomberg: “Regarding the Nobel Peace Prize, I have several times clearly explained to Trump what is well known, namely that it is an independent Nobel Committee, and not the Norwegian government, that awards the prize.”
The Nobel Peace Prize decision has nothing to do with the Norwegian government and is awarded by an independent committee. The body's official statute reads: "The adjudication needed for the award of the Peace Prize shall be carried out by the committee of the Norwegian Storting referred to in the will, known as the Norwegian Nobel Committee."
Sir Keir Starmer has attempted to assuage fears of US military intervention in Greenland, as he called for peace.
Speaking to the nation on Monday, Sir Keir said: "The UK and the US are close allies and close partners.
"That relationship matters profoundly, not just to our security but to the prosperity and the stability that people here depend upon.
"Under President Trump, as under previous presidents, we are determined to keep that relationship strong, constructive and focused on results."
He added: "Mature alliances are not about pretending differences don't exist. They are about addressing them directly, respectfully and with a focus on results.
"On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue of this seriousness is through calm discussion between allies."
He described the threat of new tariffs from Donald Trump over Greenland as a "moment for the whole country to pull together".
Speaking at the press conference, the Prime Minister continued: "A partnership does not mean abandoning principle. That is why it's important to be clear about who we stand with, what we stand for, and where our interests lie.
"This is a moment for the whole country to pull together, so I warmly welcome the support we've had with regards to Greenland and the proposed tariffs from the Leader of the Opposition (Kemi Badenoch). I thank her for her support.
"At moments like this, there will always be people who reach for the performative, who think an angry social media post or grandstanding is a substitute for hard work.
"That's an understandable instinct, but it's not effective. It never has been."
The UK does not need to "choose between the US and Europe", despite the threat of new trade tariffs from Donald Trump, Sir Keir insisted.
The Prime Minister was asked by reporters if the special relationship with the United States was now fractured.
He replied: "I don't think it's right for us to choose between the US and Europe. That's not a new position today. That's the position I've consistently held, as have previous governments.
"Because we are allies with our European partners and allies with the US, and the strength in being able to keep both those alliances has served us well over the last 80 years."