U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Norway over his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, saying the decision has left an “indelible stain” on the country.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Syracuse, New York, on Friday, October 9, 2026, Trump described the decision as disgraceful and embarrassing. His remarks came hours after the Nobel committee announced Navi Pillay as the recipient of this year’s Peace Prize.
Pillay, a former judge of the International Criminal Court, oversaw a United Nations report that concluded Israel had committed genocide in Gaza, according to the report cited in the coverage. Israel has rejected accusations of genocide.
Trump directed his criticism at Norway, which hosts the Norwegian Nobel Committee responsible for selecting the Peace Prize laureate. His comments once again highlighted his longstanding frustration over not receiving the prestigious international award.
During the rally, Trump also referred to Pillay as a “mystery person,” claiming he had never heard of her and suggesting that others were unfamiliar with her as well.
“I never heard of the person. Nobody did,” Trump said.
The remarks have brought renewed attention to the political controversy surrounding the Nobel Peace Prize and the selection of its recipients.
Although the award is decided by an independent committee, Trump’s comments focused on Norway in connection with the decision. His latest criticism follows previous public expressions of dissatisfaction over being overlooked for the honour.
The controversy is likely to keep the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in the spotlight, drawing attention to the relationship between international recognition, political leadership and global diplomacy.
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