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Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

Full messages shared between Trump and European leaders over Greenland

Summary

A series of text messages between President Donald Trump and European leaders about Greenland's ownership have been released. President Trump discussed Greenland during exchanges with leaders from Norway, France, and NATO, expressing the U.S. interest in controlling Greenland for strategic purposes.

Key Facts

  • Messages between President Trump and European leaders about Greenland were publicly released.
  • President Trump spoke of the U.S. needing control of Greenland, citing global security concerns.
  • Trump referenced not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize as a reason for considering more strategic interests.
  • The discussion about Greenland occurred in the context of a forum in Davos, Switzerland.
  • Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Støre and French President Emmanuel Macron were part of these discussions.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also communicated with Trump about the issue.
  • Trump shared these exchanges on a social media platform called Truth Social.

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