Donald Trump says Nobel Peace Prize decision leaves 'stain' on Norway
US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the Nobel Committee for awarding the 2025 Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, calling the decision a stain on Norway. Trump, who has frequently expressed his desire for the award, claimed the committee is composed of radical ideologues.
Why it matters
The comments highlight ongoing tensions between the US administration and international institutions, reflecting a broader populist critique of global governance bodies.
Figure caption, Trump says Nobel Peace Prize an 'indelible stain' on Norway
US President Donald Trump has once again made complaints that he did not receive the Nobel Peace Prize, calling this year's decision "disgraceful and embarrassing".
The prize was awarded to former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay on Friday. Hours after the announcement, Donald Trump told a rally he had "never heard" of the "mystery person".
"This is an indelible stain on the country of Norway," he said, adding "we will not forget".
Trump has been outspoken about his desire to win the prize, and made similar criticisms in 2025 when it was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado.
Last year, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre explained to Trump it was an independent committee based in Norway, not the Norwegian government, which decides who will receive the prize.
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