'Stain on the country': Trump criticises Norway over Nobel Peace Prize
Also reported by Guardian World
Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Norway after the Nobel Peace Prize was given to Navi Pillay, calling the decision shameful. He repeated claims about his own achievements without providing proof and said the prize has lost its meaning.Key Facts
- The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navi Pillay, a former UN human rights chief and judge.
- Pillay was recognized for promoting peace and international law, especially prosecuting war crimes and genocide.
- President Trump expressed anger at not receiving the prize, calling it a stain on Norway.
- He has made similar complaints before, including in 2025 when the prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
- Norway’s Prime Minister explained the prize is decided by an independent committee, not the government.
- Trump claimed he ended eight wars and was about to resolve two more, without evidence.
- The Nobel committee confirmed prizes cannot be transferred or shared once awarded.
- Pillay responded to winning by joking about sharing the prize with Trump if the audience applauded more.
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