In the past 24 hours, US President Donald Trump has made five statements that have shaken the world. These statements and actions by Trump hint at his upcoming decisions. Although Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan activist, has awarded Trump her Nobel Prize, it hasn’t doused his hunger for the accolade.
1. 'No Nobel For Me... Not My Responsibility Anymore'
Frustrated by the lack of a Nobel, Trump penned a letter to express his anguish. In his letter to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr, he stated that denying him the Nobel after halting more than eight wars wasn't fair. The letter incidentally leaked, making its full content public.
Trump wrote to the Norwegian PM, "Despite helping cease more than eight wars, I haven't been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, hence I don't feel the responsibility to think only of peace anymore. While peace remains an issue, now I must focus on what's apt and fair for America." The President expressed that due to not receiving the Nobel, he might consider progressing towards purchasing Greenland.
The Norwegian Prime Minister confirmed receipt of Trump's letter, but emphasized that governments have no role in Nobel award decisions.
2. America’s AI Map Includes Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela
Trump is unreserved about displaying his expansionist and imperialistic thoughts. On Truth Social, Trump shared an AI-generated map on Tuesday, which has caused a stir in Europe.
This map depicts Greenland, Canada, and Venezuela as US territories, coloring Canada and Greenland in America’s red, white, and blue. This post is linked to Trump's Green land mission.
The map hangs in Trump’s office as he converses with European leaders, including UK’s PM Starmer, Italy’s PM Meloni, and France’s President Macron. It displays revised versions from August 2025, during discussions about the Ukraine war.
3. US Flag Raised on Greenland
In another bold move, President Trump shared a post on Truth Social flaunting the US flag fluttering on Greenland’s soil. The image shows Trump with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, raising the American flag on Greenland.
A signboard on the site claims Greenland as US territory, established in 2026.
Trump explicitly stated on Tuesday that he wouldn't retreat from his goal to claim Greenland, sparking heightened tensions in Europe. Yet, Denmark's PM, who asserts Greenland's ownership, declared no compromise on freedom, identity, and borders, creating a potential standoff.
4. Threatening France with 200% Tariffs
Determined to ensure the success of his mission, Trump has resorted to bold measures, threatening a 200% tariff on France. Should Macron refuse the proposed Gaza Peace Board invitation, heavy tariffs on French wine and champagne will follow.
Reports suggest Macron has declined the invitation. Trump also shared a chat screenshot with Macron, highlighting their aligned views on Syria and prospective extensive collaboration on Iran. Nevertheless, Trump invited Macron to dinner, while hinting at potentially organizing a G7 meeting in Paris post-Davos.
5. Scolding the UK over Diego Garcia - 'GREAT STUPIDITY'
On January 20, 2026, Trump criticized Britain over Diego Garcia on Truth Social. This island, located in the central Indian Ocean, was part of British Indian Ocean Territory, but the UK ceded sovereignty to Mauritius in 2025.
Trump called this a reckless move as Diego Garcia hosts a crucial US military base. He warned that such actions have been noted by China and Russia and labeled the giveaway as a grave folly. This incident underscores the necessity for securing Greenland, he stated.
Over the past 24 hours, Trump's actions have stirred international political uncertainty. Over the past year, Trump has made unpredictable and unprecedented decisions, making speculations around his next moves challenging.
