Former US President Donald Trump has made a startling declaration, stating that his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize has freed him from feeling obligated to focus solely on peace. This revelation came in a message directed at Norway's Prime Minister, Jonas Gahr Støre.
A Message of Discontent to Norway
According to a report by BBC News, Trump sent a communication to the Norwegian leader where he directly linked the Nobel committee's decision to his own foreign policy stance. Trump reportedly blamed Norway for not awarding him the prize, despite the fact that the selection is made by an independent Norwegian Nobel Committee, not the government.
In his message, Trump wrote, "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." He followed this with a renewed geopolitical demand, adding, "The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland."
Norway's Prime Minister Sets the Record Straight
Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre responded to Trump, clarifying the long-established independence of the Nobel selection process. Støre explained that the government of Norway does not award the prize; it is the sole responsibility of the autonomous Nobel Committee.
That committee had, in October, chosen to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuela's opposition leader, María Corina Machado. She was honoured for her leadership against President Nicolás Maduro's regime, particularly during the contentious 2023 presidential election.
The Nobel Medal's Journey to the White House
The story took another dramatic turn last week when the prize itself became part of a diplomatic gesture. María Corina Machado visited the White House and presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump.
Speaking to reporters outside the US Capitol, Machado said she gifted the medal "as a recognition for his unique commitment to our freedom." Trump confirmed on social media that he accepted the medal and called it an honour to meet her.
This event followed significant upheaval in Venezuela, where a swift US military operation captured former President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. They were brought to New York to face trial on drug trafficking charges just two weeks prior to Machado's visit.
Trump's message underscores his continued engagement in global political discourse and his unorthodox approach to diplomacy, even after his presidency. The incident highlights the complex interplay between international awards, personal grievance, and geopolitical ambition.
