Norway Calls Trump's 'Shithouse Country' Insult 'Factualy Incorrect'

Former President Donald Trump recently disparaged Norway as a "shithouse country" after the Nobel Committee awarded the peace prize to someone other than himself, prompting a sharp rebuke from Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. Eide stated that Trump is "very well aware that the Nobel Committee is independent," a fact he affirmed had been communicated to the former president.

During a rally in Michigan, Trump expressed his displeasure, contrasting Norway with Denmark and Sweden. "Norway, I don’t think so, because I didn’t get the Nobel Prize, even though I ended it," Trump said. "So, I don’t want anybody from Norway. I don’t want anything to do with Norway."

Trump has repeatedly claimed credit for resolving international conflicts and expressed frustration at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. He cited his supposed role in ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine and assisting in the return of Hamas hostages to Israel as reasons for his eligibility. He also mentioned having "settled eight wars," a claim that has been fact-checked as including conflicts that have not ended or were not violent.

Norway, a nation of approximately 5.6 million people, has seen its foreign minister push back against the former president's assertions. Eide reiterated that the Norwegian government has no influence over the Nobel Committee's decisions. Trump's remarks follow a pattern of him seeking recognition for perceived diplomatic achievements, including his past claims about ending the war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and his assertion that he was responsible for the release of hostages from Hamas. He also previously claimed credit for brokering peace between the UAE and Israel, and for resolving conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

Earlier this year, Trump reportedly told Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre that he no longer felt obligated to pursue peace after being overlooked for the prize and following Støre's objection to Trump's attempt to purchase Greenland. Trump has frequently asserted that he deserves the peace prize, citing his administration's diplomatic efforts and his claimed role in de-escalating global tensions.