Trump Publishes Private Diplomatic Texts Trump posted verbatim messages from French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte, revealing behind‑the‑scenes discussions on Syria, Iran, Gaza, Ukraine and the strategic importance of Greenland [1][3]. The disclosures came after Norway’s prime minister confirmed a separate leaked exchange, underscoring a coordinated effort among allies to manage U.S. foreign‑policy priorities [1][2]. Trump’s own reply linked NATO’s role to Greenland and referenced his lack of a Nobel Peace Prize, adding a combative tone to the otherwise diplomatic content [1][2].

Macron’s Message Balances Cooperation and Greenland Concern Macron’s text began with “My friend,” signaling a deferential private tone that contrasts with his public critiques [2]. He affirmed that France and the United States are “totally in line on Syria” and could achieve “great things on Iran” before questioning Trump’s Greenland actions and inviting collaborative solutions [2][1]. The French leader also proposed a post‑Davos G7 gathering in Paris, with a dinner that would include Ukraine, Russia, Denmark, Syria and other participants, aiming to broaden multilateral dialogue [1][2][3].

Rutte Praises Syria Efforts and Seeks Greenland Solution Rutte’s message praised Trump’s achievements in Syria as “incredible,” promised to highlight the work at Davos regarding Gaza and Ukraine, and pledged to find a way forward on Greenland [1][3]. This endorsement aligns with NATO’s broader strategic interests while signaling willingness to support U.S. initiatives in the Arctic [1][3]. The authenticity of Rutte’s text was confirmed by the NATO alliance, reinforcing its diplomatic weight [2][1].

Tensions Over Greenland Highlight Divergent Public and Private Stances While private texts show allies offering cooperation on Greenland, Trump’s public statements have framed the island as a “strategic priority” and tied his stance to a Nobel Peace Prize comment [1][2]. The contrast between Macron’s invitation to “build great things” and Trump’s combative reply illustrates a split between behind‑the‑scenes diplomacy and overt political rhetoric [1][2][3]. No major factual contradictions appear across the sources, though Newsweek refers to Rutte as “NATO head” rather than Secretary‑General, a minor title discrepancy [3].