Trump Attacks Norway Over Nobel Peace Prize Decision, Says Norwegian Immigrants Not Welcome

PORT HURON, MICHIGAN | TUNGARU PRESS | October 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump has launched a verbal attack on Norway after failing to win the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, telling supporters at a campaign rally that he did not want Norwegian immigrants entering the United States.

Speaking in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, October 25, Trump used offensive language to criticise the Scandinavian country and expressed frustration over the Nobel Committee's decision to award the prestigious peace prize to someone else.

The remarks came as Trump campaigned ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections.

Trump Criticises Norway Over Nobel Prize

During his speech, Trump openly criticised Norway and its role in hosting the Nobel Peace Prize selection process.

“Frankly, Norway sucks. Norway has become a shit house country, actually,” Trump told the crowd.

The president has repeatedly expressed his desire to receive the Nobel Peace Prize since returning to the White House in January 2025.

However, the 2026 award went to Navi Pillay, a South African judge and former United Nations human rights chief.

Trump previously described the committee's decision as “a disgraceful and embarrassing decision,” arguing that he deserved the recognition.

His latest remarks suggested that his disappointment with the award had extended to Norway itself.

President Says Norwegian Immigrants Are Not Welcome

Trump went further during Sunday's rally, saying he would welcome immigrants from certain countries but not Norway.

Explaining his position, the president said Norwegian immigrants were unwelcome “because I didn't get the Nobel Prize.”

“So I don't want anybody from Norway,” Trump declared.

Despite the comments, there was no official announcement of a change to US immigration policy affecting Norwegian citizens.

The remarks were made during a political campaign speech rather than through a formal government directive.

It remains unclear whether the president intends to pursue any restrictions on Norwegian immigration.

Norway Responds to Trump's Comments

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide responded on Monday, emphasising that the Norwegian government does not control the Nobel Peace Prize selection process.

Speaking to Norway's national broadcaster NRK, Eide defended the independence of the Nobel Committee.

“He knows very well that the Nobel Committee is independent,” Eide said.

“We have reminded him of that, in case anyone is wondering, and that is still the case.”

The Norwegian Nobel Committee is responsible for selecting the Peace Prize recipient and operates independently of the country's government.

Eide's response sought to clarify that the Norwegian government was not responsible for the decision to award the prize to Pillay.

Trump's Longstanding Interest in the Nobel Peace Prize

Trump has repeatedly argued that his diplomatic efforts deserve international recognition.

Since beginning his second presidential term in January 2025, he has continued to express interest in receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.

The award is one of the world's most prominent international honours, recognising individuals and organisations for their contributions to peace.

However, the Norwegian Nobel Committee makes its selections independently, and its decisions are not subject to approval by the Norwegian government.

Trump's criticism of Norway highlights his continued frustration over the prize.

Remarks Recall Earlier Controversy

The president's language also drew comparisons with remarks he reportedly made during his first term in office.

In 2018, Trump faced widespread criticism after using similarly offensive language when referring to Haiti and certain African countries during discussions about immigration.

His latest comments again connected his views on immigration with criticism of particular countries.

However, unlike an official immigration order, Sunday's statements did not establish any new restrictions on Norwegian travellers or migrants.

Diplomatic Tensions Over Nobel Decision

The exchange has drawn attention to the relationship between political leaders and independent international institutions.

While Trump has publicly criticised the Nobel Committee's decision, Norwegian officials have maintained that the government cannot influence the selection process.

The president's comments also come at a politically sensitive time, with American voters preparing for the November 3 midterm elections.

For now, Norway has responded by reaffirming the independence of the Nobel Peace Prize committee rather than announcing any diplomatic measures.

Trump's remarks have added another controversy to the US election campaign, while Norway maintains that the decision over the Nobel Peace Prize belongs to an independent committee, not its government.

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