Trump says Norway bears ‘stain’ over Nobel snub

US President Donald Trump expressed his frustration on Friday over not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, condemning the decision as a disgraceful and embarrassing stain on Norway. Trump made these remarks following the Nobel Committee's selection of Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge, as the recipient of the award. Pillay was recognized for her work overseeing a UN report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza.

During a campaign rally in Syracuse, New York, Trump referred to Pillay as a "mystery person," claiming he had never heard of her. Throughout his presidency, Trump has consistently expressed his disappointment at not receiving the prestigious honor. He reiterated his stance that the Nobel Peace Prize had been irreparably tarnished by a group of radical ideologues who opposed democracy and posed a threat to civilization.

Trump listed several conflicts he claimed to have played a role in resolving, including tensions between North and South Korea, Japan and North Korea, and China and Taiwan, without providing any evidence to support his claims. He further emphasized his belief that the Nobel Peace Prize had lost all credibility due to the actions of a select few, stating that the organization's decision was a permanent discrediting of the prize. Trump concluded by asserting that the matter would not be forgotten, especially by Norway.