Former President Donald Trump publicly criticized Norway on Sunday, using disparaging language regarding the country following the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize recipient. Trump, who had previously suggested he expected to receive the award, expressed his dissatisfaction after the Norway-based Nobel Committee selected Navi Pillay, a former judge for the International Criminal Court, for the prize.

In his remarks, Trump indicated that he had discussed his expectations for the award with the First Lady prior to the announcement. The comments come as a reaction to the committee's decision to bypass him in favor of Pillay, whose work in international law and human rights has been a focus of her career. While Trump’s comments were blunt, the Nobel Committee has not issued a formal response to his characterization of the nation. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between the former president and international institutions, particularly those based in Europe that have historically been involved in high-profile global awards.