Trump says Norway has 'indelible stain' for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize
Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Norway for not awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize, labeling the decision an 'indelible stain' on the country. He also attacked the Nobel committee's choice of Navi Pillay, who recently led a UN report accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza.
Why it matters
The comments reflect the ongoing political polarization surrounding international institutions and the rhetoric used by high-profile political figures regarding global awards.
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his complaints on Friday (October 9, 2026) about not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a disgraceful and embarrassing decision that had left a stain on Norway, which hosts the Nobel committee.
Mr. Trump unleashed on Norway hours after the committee awarded this year’s prize to Navi Pillay, a former International Criminal Court judge who oversaw a UN report that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza.
Mr. Trump called Ms. Pillay a “mystery person” during a campaign rally in Syracuse, New York. “I never heard of the person. Nobody did.”
Each year of his presidency, Mr. Trump has expressed disappointment at his failure to win the prize.
“This is an indelible stain on the country of Norway and those people that made such a disgraceful and embarrassing decision,” Mr. Trump said.
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