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Trump Cold Calls Norway, Seeks Nobel Peace Prize Amid Criticism

8/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump cold-called Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg regarding his Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
Trump seeks the award, citing his peace initiatives in Ukraine and Israel.
Critics contend that his assertions of ending wars are overstated.
The Nobel Committee will announce the 2023 Peace Prize recipient on October 10.

History

Historical Context

In 2009, President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts, despite limited accomplishments. The Nobel Committee received around 200,000 nominations that year, indicating a global yearning for peace. This historical context parallels former President Donald Trump's outreach to Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg, as he seeks similar recognition for his initiatives in Ukraine and Israel.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump cold-called Norway's Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg regarding his Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
Trump seeks the award, citing his peace initiatives in Ukraine and Israel.
Critics contend that his assertions of ending wars are overstated.
The Nobel Committee will announce the 2023 Peace Prize recipient on October 10.

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