Trump tells Netherlands he’s “no longer obliged to think purely about peace”

U.S. President Donald Trump has sent a letter concerning Greenland to the Netherlands, Norway, and several other countries, sources in The Hague confirmed to RTL Nieuws. The letter, originally addressed to Norway’s prime minister, reportedly expressed Trump’s frustration at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, writing that he no longer feels “obliged to think purely about peace.” He added, “Although peace will always prevail, I can now consider what is good and right for the United States.”

The message also continued to suggest U.S. interest in taking control of Greenland, part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Trump wrote, “The world is not safe unless we have complete and total control over Greenland.” Greenland's government has consistently said they would rather not become part of the U.S.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government, and that he had explained this to Trump multiple times, according to Bloomberg.

RTL suggests that the U.S. president may have sent the letter to the Netherlands due to its recent loss of favor. Trump announced plans to impose new import tariffs on the Netherlands and several other European countries, citing their participation in a reconnaissance mission on Greenland.

Last week, the Netherlands sent two military personnel to Greenland in preparation for a future training mission. The Dutch Ministry of Defense confirmed that the personnel returned home today.