Trump Says Norway Has ‘Indelible Stain’ For Denying Him Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump has described Norway’s decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize as a “disgraceful and embarrassing decision,” saying it has left an “indelible stain” on the country. Trump made the…
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually by a five-member committee appointed by the Norwegian parliament, operating independently of the Norwegian government, a distinction Oslo has repeatedly stressed to deflect political blowback over its choices. Trump has long campaigned for the honour, frequently citing his role in brokering Middle East and other diplomatic deals, and has previously suggested the selection process is biased against him. His latest remarks follow this year's committee decision to bypass him in favour of a human rights figure, reviving a recurring flashpoint between the US president and the Oslo-based body.
Coverage across outlets agrees on the core elements: Trump's "disgraceful and embarrassing" characterisation of the snub and his claim that it has left an "indelible stain" on Norway. Tribune Online adds specific detail that the prize instead went to former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay, a figure with a long record in international human rights and war crimes jurisprudence. What remains unclear from the reports is the precise setting of Trump's remarks and whether Norwegian officials or the Nobel Committee have responded directly to his comments.