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Trump's Greenland Bid Sparks Outrage and Mockery

1/21/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre seeking to acquire Greenland.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called the move "utter buffoonery" and warned of impeachment if the United States invades Greenland.
Democrats, including Sen. Chris Murphy and Sen. Ruben Gallego, mocked the claims and questioned Trump's judgment.
Støre clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government.

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U.S. President Donald Trump sent a letter to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre seeking to acquire Greenland.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called the move "utter buffoonery" and warned of impeachment if the United States invades Greenland.
Democrats, including Sen. Chris Murphy and Sen. Ruben Gallego, mocked the claims and questioned Trump's judgment.
Støre clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by an independent committee, not the Norwegian government.