Norwegian immigrants became the focus of Donald Trump’s latest controversial remarks after the US president linked immigration preferences to his Nobel Peace Prize disappointment. Speaking at a Republican rally in Port Huron, Michigan, on Sunday, Trump said he did not want people from Norway entering the United States.
Trump made the comments while addressing supporters ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. During his speech, he criticised Norway and used an insulting expression to describe the country. He also connected his position on Norwegian immigrants to the Nobel committee’s decision not to award him its Peace Prize.
The president contrasted Norway with countries from which he said he would welcome newcomers. However, he specifically rejected immigration from Norway because he had not received the prestigious award. His remarks tied an international recognition dispute to his comments about people seeking to enter the United States.
Trump also placed Norway alongside several countries he has previously disparaged, including Haiti, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. His language drew attention because Norway ranks among the world’s wealthier nations. International Monetary Fund data places the country among those with high gross domestic product per capita.
Furthermore, Norway’s financial performance offers a contrasting picture to Trump’s description. The country’s sovereign wealth fund reported a record profit of 1.75 trillion Norwegian kroner during the first half of 2026. That figure equalled approximately $184.3 billion, highlighting the scale of the fund’s recent returns.
Despite the president’s comments, no announcement indicated that his administration planned to introduce a new immigration policy targeting Norwegian nationals. Therefore, his statements appeared to reflect his remarks at the rally rather than a confirmed change to entry rules. Any formal policy change would require separate clarification from the administration.
Meanwhile, the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a representative of the Norwegian Nobel Committee did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The requests came outside regular office hours, and no official response appeared in the initial reporting.
Trump has previously expressed frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. Earlier in October, he described the decision as an enduring stain on Norway. His latest remarks further linked that grievance to criticism of the country and its people.
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which operates independently of Norway’s government. Although the committee is based in Oslo, its award decisions do not represent a direct government decision on US immigration. The distinction is important as political rhetoric increasingly connects international awards with domestic policy debates.
Trump’s comments have renewed attention on how political leaders discuss immigration and foreign countries. For now, Norwegian immigrants face no confirmed new restriction arising from the rally remarks. The administration has not announced any specific measures against Norwegian citizens following the president’s statement.
