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Trump Slams Norway Over Nobel Peace Prize Snub
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Core Event: Trump’s Accusations at a Michigan Rally
On October 26, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed supporters at a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan. He blamed Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, calling the country a “sh*t house” and stating, “So I don’t want anybody from Norway.” Trump also claimed that Norway “controls” the Nobel Committee and suggested that his lack of the award was a personal affront.
Official Statements & Responses
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide responded the same day, emphasizing that the Nobel Committee operates independently of the Norwegian government.
Background & Context
Trump’s criticism follows a pattern of remarks linking his personal ambitions with foreign policy. Earlier in his first term, he complained about accepting immigrants from “shithole countries” and suggested the United States should admit more people from nations such as Norway. In January, he publicly dismissed the idea that Norway influences the Nobel Prize, saying he “doesn’t care” about the committee’s independence. His recent rally comments echo those earlier statements, tying his frustration over the prize to broader immigration rhetoric.
Impact and Reactions
The Norwegian government reiterated that the Nobel Committee’s decisions are autonomous, a stance echoed by the Norwegian Nobel Institute director, who noted heightened lobbying for the prize. Analysts point out that Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, valued at 1.75 trillion kroner, underscores the country’s economic stature, contrasting sharply with Trump’s disparaging language. No changes to U.S. immigration policy toward Norway were announced.
Verbatim Quotes
- “He knows very well that the Nobel Committee is independent. We have reminded him of that, in case anyone is wondering, and that is still the case,” — Espen Barth Eide, norwegian foreign minister
- “So I’m not in love with Norway. Frankly Norway sucks. Norway has become a ‘s—-house’-country, actually,” — December. To Trump, to US president
- “So I don’t want anybody from Norway,” — December. To Trump, to US president
- “He knows very well that the Nobel Committee is independent. We have reminded them of that, if anyone is wondering, and that is still the case,” — Espen Barth Eide, norwegian foreign minister