Trump’s Disregard for Peace Should Win Him ‘Most Shameless’ Prize
PBS News reported that Donald Trump wrote to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, complaining that “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace.” Trump added, “Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China … The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland.”
In response, PBS News said, “Trump’s repeated threats to annex Greenland, as well as his not ruling out the possible use of force, have caused panic and worry in Europe.”*
Trump’s primary message to Norway’s prime minister was to give him the Nobel Peace Prize or don’t blame him for not being peaceful. The prime minister replied, “As regards the Nobel Peace Prize, I have clearly explained, including to President Trump … the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government.”
Trump behaves like a child who goes trick-or-treating on Halloween. People, including the Norwegian prime minister, don’t know whether to laugh or cry. I’m sure many U.S. government officials are embarrassed by President Trump’s behavior.
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, visited Trump at the White House and gave him her prize, thanking him for helping the Venezuelan people’s struggle for democracy and freedom. He very happily accepted the prize from Machado and in return, presented her with White House swag with his name on it.
The Nobel Committee objected to what Machado did, and stated that once the prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, split or transferred to someone else — it is a decision that is final and permanent.
The committee does not comment on the actions or words of the recipient after the prize has been announced.
The private presentation and acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize was unprecedented.
Trump’s fixation on winning the prize is not news. He has often spoken of how he has contributed to peace and believes he well deserves the award. But there is a universal truth that heaven does not grant people’s wishes.
Trump is desperate to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Every year, a nongovernmental organization awards the “Ig Nobel Prize**.” Will they be brave enough to give it to Trump for being the most shameless?
*Editor’s Note: Although accurately translated, the quoted remark could not be independently verified.
*Editor's Note: The "Ig Nobel Prize" is a satirical prize, punning on the word "ignoble."
In response, PBS News said, “Trump’s repeated threats to annex Greenland, as well as his not ruling out the possible use of force, have caused panic and worry in Europe.”*
Trump’s primary message to Norway’s prime minister was to give him the Nobel Peace Prize or don’t blame him for not being peaceful. The prime minister replied, “As regards the Nobel Peace Prize, I have clearly explained, including to President Trump … the prize is awarded by an independent Nobel Committee and not the Norwegian Government.”
Trump behaves like a child who goes trick-or-treating on Halloween. People, including the Norwegian prime minister, don’t know whether to laugh or cry. I’m sure many U.S. government officials are embarrassed by President Trump’s behavior.
María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, visited Trump at the White House and gave him her prize, thanking him for helping the Venezuelan people’s struggle for democracy and freedom. He very happily accepted the prize from Machado and in return, presented her with White House swag with his name on it.
The Nobel Committee objected to what Machado did, and stated that once the prize is announced, it cannot be revoked, split or transferred to someone else — it is a decision that is final and permanent.
The committee does not comment on the actions or words of the recipient after the prize has been announced.
The private presentation and acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize was unprecedented.
Trump’s fixation on winning the prize is not news. He has often spoken of how he has contributed to peace and believes he well deserves the award. But there is a universal truth that heaven does not grant people’s wishes.
Trump is desperate to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Every year, a nongovernmental organization awards the “Ig Nobel Prize**.” Will they be brave enough to give it to Trump for being the most shameless?
*Editor’s Note: Although accurately translated, the quoted remark could not be independently verified.
*Editor's Note: The "Ig Nobel Prize" is a satirical prize, punning on the word "ignoble."
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