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Norway Pushes Back After Trump Disparages It Over Nobel Prize Decision

Norwegian officials are pushing back after United States President Donald Trump used crude language to criticize Norway following his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize. During a rally and subsequent remarks, Trump asserted that Norway sucks and called it a shithouse country, while stating he does not want Norwegian immigrants in the United States. In response, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and other officials clarified that the government in Oslo holds no authority over the independent Nobel Committee and plays no role in selecting the prize winners.

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  • ✓ President Donald Trump used crude and vulgar terms to insult Norway during a rally and public remarks after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • ✓ Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and other officials stated that the Norwegian government and Oslo hold no role or influence in awarding the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • ✓ President Trump stated that he does not want Norwegians or Norwegian immigrants in the United States because of the prize decision.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 25 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~3 min

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Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store confirmed receiving a text message from President Trump that linked the Nobel Peace Prize snub to Greenland control.

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  1. Norway Pushes Back After Trump Blasts Nobel Snub

    Norwegian officials are pushing back after United States President Donald Trump used crude language to criticize Norway following his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize. During a rally and subsequent remarks, Trump asserted that Norway sucks and called it a shithouse country, while stating he does not want Norwegian immigrants in the United States. In response, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and other officials clarified that the government in Oslo holds no authority over the independent Nobel Committee and plays no role in selecting the prize winners.

    Why it matters

    The public clash highlights friction between Washington and a key European military ally over diplomatic decorum and institutional independence. Prime Minister Store also confirmed that Trump sent a text message linking the Nobel rejection to Greenland control. The escalating rhetoric puts strain on traditional diplomatic channels between the two countries.

    What is confirmed

    • President Donald Trump used crude and vulgar terms to insult Norway during a rally and public remarks after not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize.
    • Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and other officials stated that the Norwegian government and Oslo hold no role or influence in awarding the Nobel Peace Prize.
    • President Trump stated that he does not want Norwegians or Norwegian immigrants in the United States because of the prize decision.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Prime Minister Store stated that President Trump sent a chilling text message linking the Nobel snub to Greenland control and told the president it was not Norway's fault.

    What to watch next

    • Further official diplomatic responses from the Norwegian government or the United States administration.
    • Any additional disclosures regarding private communications between President Trump and Prime Minister Store concerning Greenland.
    Sources used for this update (26)
    1. www.nytimes.com — The New York Times - Breaking News, US News, World News and Videos
    2. www.wionews.com — Norway PM confirms Trump sent ‘chilling’ text linking Nobel ...
    3. Reuters — Norway joins the list of countries Trump has abused in vulgar terms
    4. Forbes — ‘Norway Sucks’: Trump Attacks Country Over Nobel Peace Prize Snub
    5. The Telegraph — Trump: I don’t want Norwegians in US because I didn’t win Nobel Peace Prize
    6. The New York Times — Norway Pushes Back After Trump Disparages It Over Nobel Prize Decision
    7. The Daily Beast — Ally Throws Trump’s Foul-Mouthed Insult Back in His Face
    8. Newser — Norway Responds After Trump Slings an Insult
    9. Baltimore Sun — After Nobel Peace Prize rejection, Trump says ‘Norway sucks’ at rally
    10. KOMO — Trump says 'Norway sucks,' calls it 'a shthouse country' over Nobel Peace Prize rejection
    11. Bloomberg.com — Norway Rejects Trump’s Slurs Over Nobel Peace Prize Snub
    12. People.com — Norway Responds After Trump Calls It a ‘S---house Country’ and Says He Doesn’t Want Its Immigrants
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