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Trump Labels Norway a “Shithouse Country” Over Nobel Peace Prize Snub
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Core Event: Rally Remarks and Immigration Stance
On October 25, 2026, at a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, President Donald Trump called Norway a “shithouse country” and said he would not welcome Norwegian immigrants because the Oslo-based Nobel Committee had not awarded him the Nobel Peace Prize. The remarks were made in the lead-up to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and were part of a broader immigration discussion in which Trump said he would welcome immigrants from some countries but not from Norway.
Background & Context
Trump has publicly pursued a Nobel Peace Prize for years, repeatedly citing his foreign-policy record. In September 2025, at the United Nations General Assembly, he claimed to have “ended seven un-endable wars.” The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, an independent five-member body whose members are appointed by Norway’s parliament; the Norwegian government does not select laureates. The committee announced Navanethem “Navi” Pillay as the 2026 laureate, a decision Trump dismissed as an “indelible stain” on Norway.
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Official Statements & Responses
- Espen Barth Eide, Norway’s foreign minister, told NRK that the Nobel Committee is “independent” and reiterated that the government “does not choose Nobel laureates.”
- The Norwegian government declined further comment on Trump’s immigration remarks.
- President Trump maintained that his immigration stance was a direct response to the Nobel snub, stating he “doesn’t want anybody from Norway” and linking the comment to his broader criticism of “shithouse countries” such as Haiti, Somalia, Libya and Yemen.
Criticism & Opposition
Former President Barack Obama responded at a rally, saying, “These people are not serious,” highlighting concern among political figures about the tone of Trump’s campaign rhetoric.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- War-settlement claims: Trump asserted he settled eight wars, while a United Nations General Assembly speech in September 2025 recorded his claim of ending seven wars. The discrepancy is not resolved in the sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Norway has become a shit house country, actually,” — Senate. Trump, US president
- “I settled eight wars and I got two more coming,” — Senate. Trump, US president
- “I said, so I'm not in love with Norway,” — Senate. Trump, US president
- “Today they gave out the Nobel Peace Prize to a person I never heard of. Nobody did. It's a mystery person.” — Senate. Trump, US president
- “Why do we always have to take people from shithouse countries (like Somalia? Why can't we take people from, like, well, Norway, Sweden?” — Saturday
What’s Next
Trump’s remarks occurred ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, and his campaign continues to emphasize immigration and foreign-policy achievements. No scheduled legislative or executive actions regarding Norwegian immigration have been announced.