A series of unprecedented text exchanges between former US President Donald Trump and European leaders regarding American claims to Greenland have been publicly released, revealing extraordinary diplomatic conversations. The messages, obtained through freedom of information requests and shared on Trump’s Truth Social platform, expose the former president’s persistent pursuit of acquiring the autonomous Danish territory.
The communications began with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Støre and Finnish Prime Minister Alexander Stubb expressing concern about escalating tensions regarding Greenland, Gaza, Ukraine, and trade tariffs. They proposed de-escalation through diplomatic calls, emphasizing the need for Western unity.
Trump’s response revealed a significant shift in his diplomatic approach, explicitly linking his failed Nobel Peace Prize nomination to his changed perspective on international cooperation. The former president stated he no longer felt ‘obliged to think purely of Peace’ after Norway’s decision regarding the prize, instead prioritizing what he deemed ‘good and proper for the United States of America.’
In subsequent messages, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed confusion about Trump’s Greenland ambitions while suggesting collaborative efforts on Syria and Iran. Macron proposed organizing a special G7 meeting in Paris with additional participants including Ukrainian, Danish, Syrian, and Russian representatives.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte later praised Trump’s accomplishments in Syria and committed to using his Davos platform to highlight the former president’s work in conflict zones. Rutte specifically mentioned his dedication to ‘finding a way forward on Greenland,’ indicating the territory had become a subject of high-level diplomatic discussions.
The leaked correspondence reveals how personal grievances influenced Trump’s foreign policy decisions and demonstrates his unconventional approach to international relations through direct messaging rather than traditional diplomatic channels.