'Should Have Won Nobel Prize 8 Times': Donald Trump Slams Norway Over Peace Prize Snub
US President Donald Trump has criticised Norway after missing out on the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he should have received the prestigious honour eight times for the conflicts he says he helped settle.
US President Donald Trump has criticised Norway after missing out on the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he should have received the prestigious honour eight times for the conflicts he says he helped settle. Speaking at a rally in Syracuse, New York, on Friday, October 9, Trump accused the Norwegian Nobel Committee of discrediting the award and warned that the United States would not forget the decision.
Trump Slams Norway Over Nobel Peace Prize Snub
Trump expressed his frustration after the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to South African jurist and former United Nations human rights chief Navanethem “Navi” Pillay. “The United States of America, represented by me as your president, should have received the Nobel Peace Prize, but didn't,” Trump said, describing the decision as an “indelible stain” on Norway.
‘Should Have Won 8 Times’
STORY | Should have won Nobel Prize 8 times for each war I settled: Trump
US President Donald Trump slammed Norway for passing him over for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he should have won it eight times for each war he settled.
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He also accused those responsible for selecting the winner of undermining the prize's credibility, calling the decision disgraceful and embarrassing. The US president further criticised the choice of Pillay, saying he had never heard of her. The Nobel Committee selected the 85-year-old jurist for her longstanding work on international justice and accountability for war crimes and genocide. Donald Trump Renews Nobel Peace Prize Bid, Says He Deserves 2026 Award After ‘Settling 8 Wars’ (Video).
Trump Claims He Deserved Eight Nobel Peace Prizes
During his speech, Trump repeated his claim that he had settled eight wars and argued that each conflict should have earned him a separate Nobel Peace Prize. “We will not forget Norway, that you didn't give the Nobel Prize for Peace to the United States of America,” he said, reiterating his assertion that his record of resolving international conflicts merited recognition.
Trump also claimed that he had saved millions of lives through his diplomatic efforts and prevented further escalation in several regions. However, the extent of his administration's role in resolving the conflicts he cites remains disputed, and fighting has resumed in some areas.
Which Conflicts Does Trump Claim to Have Settled?
Trump has repeatedly taken credit for helping resolve or de-escalate eight international conflicts since returning to the White House in January 2025. These include disputes involving India and Pakistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan, Israel and Iran, and Cambodia and Thailand, among others. However, his claims have faced scrutiny. Some agreements have been limited ceasefires rather than lasting peace settlements, and leaders involved in certain disputes have challenged the extent of Washington's contribution. Fighting has also resumed in some regions. Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Renews Donald Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Bid, Cites India-Pakistan Ceasefire.
Trump also referred to the ongoing conflicts involving Iran and Russia's war against Ukraine, saying he expected to settle or win both. The continuing hostilities have complicated his broader claims of having brought peace to multiple regions.
Nobel Peace Prize 2026: Why Navi Pillay Won
The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay for her longstanding efforts to promote international justice and accountability for serious human rights violations. Pillay, a former UN high commissioner for human rights, has held several prominent international legal positions, including serving as a judge at the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice.
Her selection came despite Trump's repeated public appeals for the prize and his assertion that his diplomatic record made him deserving of the honour. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, an independent body, rather than directly by the Norwegian government.
Trump Has Repeatedly Expressed Frustration Over Nobel Prize
Trump's latest remarks are part of a longer-running campaign to highlight what he considers his achievements in international diplomacy. He has repeatedly cited the conflicts he says he helped settle while criticising previous winners, including former US President Barack Obama, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009.
In January 2026, Trump also expressed frustration over missing out on the prize in a message to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, linking the decision to his claims of having stopped eight wars. Despite Trump's criticism, the 2026 award has been decided, and his latest comments have renewed debate over his foreign policy record, the role of US diplomacy in international peace efforts and the criteria used to award the Nobel Peace Prize.
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