Trump: Without the Nobel Prize, I don't feel obligated to think only about peace

In a letter addressed to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, US President Donald Trump stated that after not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, he "no longer feels obligated to think exclusively about peace."

"Given that your country has decided not to award me the Nobel Peace Prize for stopping eight wars, I no longer feel obligated to think exclusively about peace, although it will always prevail, but now I can think about what is good and appropriate for the United States of America," Trump wrote.

At the same time, he renewed his demand that the US gain control of Greenland, thereby questioning Denmark's sovereignty over the territory.

The letter was a response to criticism from the leaders of Norway and Finland over the introduction of tariffs on European allies.

Trump also objected to Denmark's historical claim to the island and stated that the world is not safe until the US gains complete control over Greenland. He added that, in his opinion, the Norwegian Nobel Committee is influenced by the government, which the Norwegian prime minister denied.

Last year's Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who symbolically handed over her medal to Trump, even though the prize is non-transferable.

(reuters, pir)