Trump Signals Abandoning Peace, Threatens Europe With Taking Control of Greenland
Provocative Remarks by the U.S. President Link Commitment to Peace to Receiving the “Nobel Prize,” Revealing an Unprecedented Escalation Toward European Allies and NATO
NYN | Reports and Analyses
Hebrew-language media outlets, including Israel’s i24 News channel, have revealed an unusual warning message sent by U.S. President Donald Trump to the Prime Minister of Norway, in which he conveyed a shocking stance, saying that he is “no longer obliged to act in the name of peace” as long as he has not received the Nobel Peace Prize.
Political Blackmail in the Name of “Nobel”
According to the Hebrew-language channels, Trump directly linked his foreign policy positions to not being awarded the prize, arguing that being denied it justifies abandoning any moral or political commitment to peaceful solutions—an unprecedented approach that reflects a logic of political blackmail even toward allies.
Explicit Threat to Take Control of Greenland
Trump escalated his rhetoric toward Europe by threatening to take control of the strategically important island of Greenland, claiming that Denmark and European countries are “unable” to protect it in the event of alleged Russian or Chinese ambitions.
Rising Tensions Within NATO
These remarks come amid growing tension between Washington and European member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), against the backdrop of Trump’s repeated threats to annex the island, which is rich in rare minerals and natural resources in the Arctic.
A European Show of Force Without Deterrence
Some European countries responded by deploying warships in what was described as a symbolic move. However, observers say Europe lacks the political will to confront any unilateral U.S. step should Trump decide to impose a fait accompli.
European Silence Encouraged U.S. Escalation
Analysts argue that the U.S. focus on Greenland highlights Europe’s silence regarding previous actions by the Trump administration—whether in Venezuela or during U.S. strikes against Iran—which, they say, has encouraged Washington to broaden the scope of its threats, this time targeting the European continent.
