In the message, Trump wrote that after stopping eight wars without the prize, he no longer feels bound to prioritize peace alone and now focuses on U.S. interests, questioning Denmark's claim to the territory due to weak historical documents and defense against Russia or China. He has threatened tariffs on Denmark and others starting February 1 unless they support U.S. control, drawing protests in Copenhagen, a Danish boycott push against U.S. brands, and firm rejection from leaders like Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. China called out the move as pretext for selfish aims, while European officials grapple with the tensions ahead of Davos talks.
