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Trump's Controversial Call to Norway Sparks Backlash

8/17/2025

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Donald Trump criticized for a cold call to Norway's Finance Minister about trade tariffs and a Nobel Peace Prize.
Critics described the call as "pathetic" and "desperate."
Trump denied lobbying but has openly sought the Nobel award.

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Donald Trump criticized for a cold call to Norway's Finance Minister about trade tariffs and a Nobel Peace Prize.
Critics described the call as "pathetic" and "desperate."
Trump denied lobbying but has openly sought the Nobel award.