Trump links Norwegian immigrants to Nobel Peace Prize grievance

President Donald Trump said Norwegian immigrants were unwelcome in the United States, linking the remark to his failure to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, during a campaign rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, October 25. He also used vulgar language to describe Norway. Trump told supporters he would welcome immigrants from some countries but not Norway because he had not received the award. He said, “So I don’t want anybody from Norway,” and described the country in profane terms. His remarks connected his stated immigration preference directly to the Nobel decision, rather than to any specific concern about Norwegian nationals. Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide responded on Monday, October 26, reiterating that the Nobel Committee operates independently of the Norwegian government. Speaking to Norwegian broadcaster NRK, Eide said Trump knew the committee was independent and that Norway had reminded him of that. Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre had also explained to Trump that his government does not control the committee’s decision, according to reports. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Navi Pillay, a South African judge and former United Nations...