Trump called Norway a "shithole" in his campaign speech before the midterm elections
Donald Trump insulted Norway during a campaign rally, calling it a "shithole country" and expressing disdain for Norwegian immigrants due to not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. He claimed to have resolved eight wars, criticizing the Nobel Committee for awarding the prize to someone he deemed unworthy. Trump expressed a preference for immigrants from Denmark instead. Despite Norway's high GDP and wealth, he continues to publicly seek the Nobel Prize, contrasting his diplomatic efforts with those of Barack Obama, who received the award in 2009. The Nobel Committee, independent from the Norwegian government, selects the laureates, a fact Trump seems to overlook.