President Donald Trump suggested in a text message to Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that his pursuit of acquiring Greenland is partly motivated by not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. The message, sent on Sunday and confirmed by an official in Støre's office on Monday, was initially reported by PBS.

In the text, Trump stated, "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, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America." Trump also challenged Denmark's claim to Greenland, asserting, "There are no written documents, and adding, The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you!"

The message has intensified existing tensions surrounding Greenland, introducing further ambiguity into Trump's rationale for seeking control of the island. Greenland has been under Danish sovereignty for over three centuries.

The United States' interest in Greenland is not new. The U.S. government considered purchasing the island in 1946. Greenland's strategic location has been of interest to the U.S. military, particularly during the Cold War. Thule Air Base, a U.S. Air Force base, is located in Greenland.

The Danish government has consistently rejected the notion of selling Greenland. World leaders have criticized Trump's approach, emphasizing the importance of respecting Greenland's autonomy and Denmark's sovereignty.

The situation remains fluid, with no immediate indication of a resolution. The Danish government has not issued an official statement regarding the text message. The U.S. State Department has not commented on the matter.