World leader shares his response to Trump's unhinged text after Peace Prize snub

Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has opened up about an unusual exchange with Donald Trump, saying he chose not to “get pulled into a shouting match” after receiving an angry message from the U.S. president over the Nobel Peace Prize.

According to Støre, the message arrived after he reached out to Trump in an effort to ease tensions surrounding Greenland. Trump has repeatedly pushed for the United States to take control of the Danish territory, even floating tariff threats against European allies that showed support for Denmark. Hoping to calm the situation, Støre sent a brief note suggesting they talk and work toward de-escalation. Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb, co-signed the outreach.

Within hours, Trump responded with a lengthy complaint centered on the Nobel Peace Prize. In the message, he suggested that because he had not been awarded the prize despite claiming credit for ending multiple conflicts he no longer felt obligated to focus solely on peace. He also reiterated his demand for what he described as “complete and total control” of Greenland, while asserting he had done more for NATO than anyone since its founding.

Støre said he viewed the message as unproductive and decided not to escalate matters. Rather than trade barbs, he replied briefly, indicating he had received the message and still believed dialogue was worthwhile. “I’m not going to engage in a shouting match,” he explained, emphasizing that heated rhetoric would not resolve complex international disputes.

The Norwegian leader also addressed Trump’s long-running interest in the Nobel Peace Prize. He noted that he has repeatedly explained that the award is determined by an independent committee, not by Norway’s government. Despite those reminders, Støre suggested that Trump did not appear receptive to that distinction.

Shortly after receiving the message, Støre learned that other NATO officials had received the same communication. The White House reportedly distributed the response to several European embassies in Washington as well.

The episode underscores the growing strain between the United States and some of its European allies, particularly over Greenland and NATO dynamics. For his part, Støre said he remains committed to dialogue, even in moments of sharp disagreement.