Donald Trump makes derogatory remarks against Norway following Nobel Prize snub

US President Donald Trump delivered a verbal attack against Norway during a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, Trump labeled Norway a "shit house country" and declared that Norwegian immigrants are not welcome in the United States. He explicitly linked this stance to his resentment over not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, for which the committee is based in Oslo.

Trump contrasted his policy towards Norway with his general stance on immigration, citing recent unrest in France as evidence of failed migration policies. He asserted that while he welcomes immigrants from certain other nations, he is excluding Norwegians due to the perceived slight regarding the Nobel award. Although the comments have sparked significant controversy, there is no indication that the US administration is implementing formal changes to immigration policy regarding Norwegian citizens.

In response to the comments, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated on Monday that the US President is well aware that the Nobel Committee operates independently. The Norwegian government has maintained this position while declining to provide further official commentary on the rhetoric.