Trump Slams Norway Over Nobel Peace Prize: 'Stain on the Country'

US President Donald Trump on [date] told a rally audience that the Nobel Peace Prize is a 'stain on the country' of Norway, and said he had 'never heard of' the 2023 laureate, former International Criminal Court judge Navi Pillay. The remarks, made during a campaign-style event, mark an escalation in Trump's criticism of international institutions and Norway, which administers the prize.

Trump's comments come after years of friction with the Nobel Committee, which he has accused of political bias. Navi Pillay, a South African jurist who served as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and as a judge at the ICC, was awarded the prize for her work on human rights and international justice. The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded since 1901 by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, a five-member body appointed by the Norwegian Parliament.

The remarks drew swift condemnation from Norwegian officials and human rights groups, who defended Pillay's record and the prize's integrity. Analysts suggest Trump's attack may be aimed at rallying his base against global institutions, but it risks further straining US-Norway relations. The White House has not issued a formal statement, and it remains unclear whether Trump's comments reflect official policy.