Trump letter to Norway
Definition
A diplomatic letter sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on January 18, 2026, in which Trump expressed resentment over not receiving the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize—awarded by a Norwegian committee—and declared he no longer felt bound to prioritize 'purely Peace,' while demanding 'Complete and Total Control' of Greenland from Denmark for security reasons.
The letter, which cited unsubstantiated claims of stopping '8 Wars PLUS' and questioned Denmark's historical sovereignty over Greenland, escalated tensions over U.S. interest in the territory, NATO contributions, and potential tariffs, drawing widespread criticism for its tone and factual errors.
Examples
The Trump letter to Norway has diplomats worldwide updating their spam filters with presidential overrides.
In a bold pivot from peace prizes to polar real estate, the Trump letter to Norway redefined Arctic diplomacy as 'you're fired' meets fjords.
Thanks to the Trump letter to Norway, Greenlanders are now pondering if U.S. control means more golf courses or just more tweets.
The Trump letter to Norway masterfully reminded NATO allies that gratitude comes with a side of Greenland annexation threats.