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Trump Slams Norway As A Shithouse Country Over Nobel Snub While Leaders Highlight Its Strong Democracy And Prosperity
President Donald Trump recently called Norway a country that “sucks” and a “shithouse country” during a Michigan rally, saying he does not want Norwegian immigrants because the independent Nobel Committee did not award him the Peace Prize. The 2026 prize went to South African jurist Navi Pillay for her work promoting peace and international law. In sharp contrast, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and others have described Norway as one of the most democratic and prosperous countries on Earth, with free healthcare, free college education, a strong democracy, and a free press. Norway consistently ranks at the top of global democracy indices, maintains one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, and provides universal healthcare with low out-of-pocket costs alongside tuition-free higher education for its citizens. Norwegian officials have reminded Trump that the Nobel Committee operates independently of the government. This latest exchange highlights differing views on international alliances, immigration preferences, and national success metrics
