politics
January 19, 2026
Trump refuses ‘to think purely of peace’ because of Nobel snub
Trump has said he is no longer bound to think “purely of peace” since he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize
TL;DR
- Donald Trump criticized Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Trump stated he is no longer obligated to think purely of peace, but peace would remain predominant on his agenda.
- He pivoted to advocating for US control over Greenland, questioning Denmark's ownership.
- Trump argued that the world is not secure without US control of Greenland.
- He suggested NATO should support the US in acquiring Greenland.
- European leaders rejected Trump's push to acquire Greenland, leading to threats of tariffs and a warning of a "dangerous downward spiral."
- The Nobel Committee refused to recognize the handover of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Trump by Maria Corina Machado.
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