By Trendsetter Tribune 
Donald Trump has linked his renewed push to seize control of Greenland to his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize, according to a letter he sent to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that was later confirmed as authentic.
In the letter, Trump said that after not receiving the prize, he no longer felt obligated to think “purely of peace,” adding that he could now focus on what he believes is “good and proper” for the United States. He claimed he had “stopped 8 wars plus” and suggested the Nobel Committee’s decision changed his approach to global affairs.
Trump has recently escalated rhetoric over Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark, stating the U.S. would take control of the island “one way or the other.” He has argued that Denmark cannot protect Greenland from Russia or China and questioned Denmark’s legal claim to the territory.
The former president has also threatened to impose 10% tariffs starting February 1 on Denmark and several European countries, with rates rising to 25% by June unless the U.S. is allowed to acquire Greenland. The remarks have prompted emergency discussions among EU leaders over possible retaliation.
Trump has refused to rule out the use of military force to secure the strategically important Arctic island, alarming both NATO and EU allies and deepening tensions between Washington and Europe.