During a campaign event in Port Huron, Michigan, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong dissatisfaction with Norway. His remarks followed his failure to secure the Nobel Peace Prize, for which he was bypassed in both 2025 and 2026. The committee instead honored Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and South African jurist Navi Pillay. Trump questioned the committee's decision-making process, highlighting his belief that his administration successfully resolved eight international conflicts. While discussing immigration policies, the president disparaged the Scandinavian nation, labeling it a poor country. Despite his claims of being a peacemaker, his tenure has included significant military tensions with Iran and efforts to remove the Venezuelan leadership, factors that appear to have influenced the Oslo-based committee's choices.
Source : Politico Europe
