'I should have won 8 Nobel Peace Prizes': Trump slams Navi Pillay's win days after speaking of letting Iran bomb San Diego, Los Angeles

President Donald Trump disparaged this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate, South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, during a rally in Syracuse, New York, on Friday. Trump called Pillay a "mystery person" and claimed she should have won the prestigious award instead of him. He went on to criticize Norway for hosting the Nobel committee, stating that the country's decision was an "indelible stain" on the nation.

Pillay's award was presented to her for her efforts in promoting peace and international law, with the Norwegian Nobel Committee praising her commitment to justice and human dignity. Trump continued his remarks by boasting about his record of ending wars and conflicts, claiming he had "settled eight wars" and was about to "settle or win two more," referring to Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war.

The rally, held at Syracuse's Oncenter, was described as packed, with boxing legend Mike Tyson joining Trump on stage. However, protests broke out outside the venue, and three protesters were escorted out. Trump also addressed a recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)-involved shooting in the Bronx's Marble Hill neighborhood, blaming New York's sanctuary policies for allowing the suspect to remain free.

He vowed not to halt immigration enforcement, despite Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ruling out a pause in enforcement efforts. The incident occurred a day after Trump's speech, highlighting the contentious political climate surrounding his visit to New York.