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Trump Claims Nobel Peace Prize Snub, Targets Norway Over "Eight Wars" Remark

Former US President Donald Trump has publicly expressed disappointment over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he deserved it for stopping multiple wars. He targeted the Norwegian government, suggesting it controls the prize, despite Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store's clear explanation that an independent committee makes the award. Trump referenced Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, who he said presented the prize to him, though the Nobel Foundation clarified prizes cannot be transferred. The controversy highlights Trump's ongoing grievance which he claims influences his approach to international alliances and US interests.

Key Points: Trump Targets Norway Over Nobel Peace Prize, Claims He Stopped Wars

  • Trump claims Nobel snub for stopping wars
  • Targets Norwegian government's role
  • PM Store clarifies committee independence
  • Mentions Venezuela's Machado
  • Nobel Foundation bars prize transfer
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"Should have gotten Nobel Peace Prize for each war": Trump targets Norway again

Donald Trump claims he deserved Nobel Peace Prize for stopping wars, targets Norway's government despite PM's clarification on committee independence.

"Should have gotten the Nobel Prize for each war. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, January 21

US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize last year, claiming that he should've been awarded the prize for stopping each of the "eight" wars.

Trump fired shots at the Norwegian government for, as he believed, "deliberately" not giving him the prize, despite Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store's clarification that the government holds no authority over deciding Nobel laureates.

"Should have gotten the Nobel Prize for each war. But I don't say that. I saved millions and millions of people. Don't let anyone tell you that Norway doesn't control the shots, okay? It's in Norway. Norway controls the shots," he said.

Trump praised Venezuela's opposition leader, Maria Corina Machado, for "presenting" him with the Nobel Peace Prize, admitting that the US President deserved it more.

"That's why I have such respect for Maria, doing what she did. She said, I don't deserve the Nobel Prize. He does," Trump said.

However, after Machado's gesture, the Nobel Foundation clarified that Nobel Prizes cannot be passed on or further distributed, days after the Institute issued a statement saying that a laureate cannot share the prize with others, nor transfer it once it has been announced.

Trump had earlier expressed grievance to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in a personal message over the Nobel Peace Prize snub, which has altered his approach to global affairs and alliance politics.

"Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped eight Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America," Trump said.

Norway's Prime Minister clarified to Trump that the Norwegian government has no authority over deciding Nobel laureates.

"I have clearly explained, including to President Trump, what is well known, the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government," Jonas Gahr Store clarified in a statement.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's embarrassing to watch a world leader behave like this. The Norwegian PM had to give a basic civics lesson about how the Nobel committee works! 🤦‍♀️ Focus should be on actual peace, not on awards. This kind of drama distracts from real global issues that affect all of us.
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Aman W
Honestly, from an Indian perspective, we've seen how complex geopolitics is. Stopping wars? Which ones? The situation in West Asia is worse than ever. Claiming peace prizes for hypotheticals feels very disconnected from ground realities. We need leaders who build bridges, not boast.
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Sarah B
While the tone is certainly unconventional, one has to acknowledge that US foreign policy under his administration did avoid major new military entanglements. However, linking that directly to a personal award and publicly pressuring Norway is not a good look for diplomatic relations.
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Vikram M
The funniest part is the Nobel Foundation having to issue a clarification that you can't just hand over the prize to someone else! 😂 It's like a school teacher explaining rules to a child. Global leadership requires a certain gravitas, which seems to be missing here.
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Kavya N
As an Indian, I value peace deeply. But peace isn't just the absence of war; it's the presence of justice, dialogue, and cooperation. Demanding a prize for it misses the point entirely. Real peacemakers never ask for recognition—their work speaks for itself. 🙏

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