Donald Trump shares Macron’s private note on Greenland. Photos: X.
President Donald Trump posted a screenshot on Truth Social showing a message from French President Emmanuel Macron questioning the United States’ approach to Greenland.
Alongside the caption, “Note from President Emmanuel Macron, of France,” the screenshot includes the text, “My friend,
We are totally in line on Syria
We can do great things on Iran
I do not understand what you are doing on Greenland.”
The post comes on the first anniversary of Trump’s second inauguration, as he prepares to meet global leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week.
Donald Trump has repeatedly emphasized his desire to take control of Greenland, framing it as a key US priority. The president’s post highlighted Macron’s differing view, signaling ongoing tension between the two leaders over the Arctic territory.
In recent days, Macron described Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland as “unacceptable.” The French leader also declined Trump’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace,” an initiative intended to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction.
In the same Truth Social post, Trump dismissed the relevance of the Nobel Peace Prize, stating it is “controlled by Norway” and expressing little interest in receiving it. The comments follow his meeting with Norway’s leader, where he underscored US priorities, particularly Greenland, over peace initiatives, citing frustration over not being awarded the prize.
Trump further criticized Macron’s refusal to participate in the Gaza reconstruction initiative.
“Nobody wants him,” Trump told reporters on Monday, adding, “Well nobody wants him because he’s going to be out of office very soon, so you know, that’s alright.”
He also threatened economic measures, saying, “I’ll put a 200% tariff on his wines and champagnes, and he’ll join. But he doesn’t have to join.”
Also Read: Trump Vows 100% Greenland Tariffs As EU Warns Of Strong Response, Promises To Protect Its Interests
Zubair Amin is a Senior Journalist at NewsX with over seven years of experience in reporting and editorial work. He has written for leading national and international publications, including Foreign Policy Magazine, Al Jazeera, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, The Wire, Article 14, Mongabay, News9, among others. His primary focus is on international affairs, with a strong interest in US politics and policy. He also writes on West Asia, Indian polity, and constitutional issues. Zubair tweets at zubaiyr.amin
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