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Nobel Institute Defends Prize Process Amid Trump's Claims

2/16/2026

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Norwegian Nobel Institute addressed U.S. President Donald Trump's complaints about not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
Director Kristian Berg Harpviken of the Norwegian Nobel Institute emphasized transparency in the selection.
President Donald Trump received an award from María Corina Machado, who said he deserved it.
The Nobel Institute clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred.
Trump threatened Støre, prompting Støre to reiterate the committee's independence.

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Norwegian Nobel Institute addressed U.S. President Donald Trump's complaints about not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
Director Kristian Berg Harpviken of the Norwegian Nobel Institute emphasized transparency in the selection.
President Donald Trump received an award from María Corina Machado, who said he deserved it.
The Nobel Institute clarified that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred.
Trump threatened Støre, prompting Støre to reiterate the committee's independence.