Trump in bizarre sweary rant against Norway after Nobel Peace Prize snub
United States President Donald Trump launched a vulgar tirade against Norway during a political rally in Michigan, declaring that the Scandinavian country "sucks" and is a "s**thouse country" after missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize. The 80-year-old president argued that his diplomatic record merited the honor. Norwegian officials and international figures quickly pushed back against the remarks, with Norway turning to toilet humor and its foreign minister noting that the midterms campaign is not going well for Republicans.
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- ✓ President Donald Trump attacked Norway during a political rally in Michigan after being overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- ✓ Trump stated that "Norway has become a s**t house country, actually" and that "Norway sucks".
- ✓ Bernie Sanders slammed Trump's remarks regarding Norway as insane.
What changed
Norway and international critics responded to the insults with humor and public pushback.
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Trump Rants at Norway Over Nobel Snub
United States President Donald Trump launched a vulgar tirade against Norway during a political rally in Michigan, declaring that the Scandinavian country "sucks" and is a "s**thouse country" after missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize. The 80-year-old president argued that his diplomatic record merited the honor. Norwegian officials and international figures quickly pushed back against the remarks, with Norway turning to toilet humor and its foreign minister noting that the midterms campaign is not going well for Republicans.
Why it matters
The exchange strains diplomatic relations between the United States and a key military ally. Trump has previously abused other countries in similar terms. Norwegian authorities responded to the insults with humor and wit rather than escalating hostilities.
What is confirmed
- President Donald Trump attacked Norway during a political rally in Michigan after being overlooked for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Trump stated that "Norway has become a s**t house country, actually" and that "Norway sucks".
- Bernie Sanders slammed Trump's remarks regarding Norway as insane.
What to watch next
- Further official diplomatic statements from the US or Norwegian governments
- Developments in the US midterm campaign rallies
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- Reuters — Norway joins the list of countries Trump has abused in vulgar terms
- Forbes — ‘Norway Sucks’: Trump Attacks Country Over Nobel Peace Prize Snub
- The Independent — Trump in bizarre sweary rant against Norway after Nobel Peace Prize snub
- The New York Times — Norway Pushes Back After Trump Disparages It Over Nobel Prize Decision
- www.yahoo.com — Trump says ‘Norway sucks’ after Nobel Peace Prize snub
- www.yahoo.com — Trump Criticizes Norway After Nobel Peace Prize Snub - Yahoo
- The Barents Observer — Military allies fly side by side as Trump fires verbal salvos at Norway
- Yahoo — Bernie Sanders Slams Trump After President Says ‘Norway Sucks’ Over Nobel Peace Prize Snub: ‘Insane’
- nz.news.yahoo.com — Trump in bizarre sweary rant against Norway after Nobel Peace Prize snub - Yahoo
- www.bostonherald.com — Norway turns to toilet humor after Trump bashes Scandinavian country
- www.independent.co.uk — What Trump said about Norway after unleashing rant during ...
- www.aol.com — Norway humiliates Trump and blames Nobel prize snub on his ...
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