Trump Criticizes Nobel Prize Winner During New York Rally

President Trump lashes out at Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay during upstate New York rally, highlighting tensions over international recognition.

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October 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Syracuse, United States — President Donald Trump took a sharp detour from midterm election politics during a campaign rally in upstate New York on Friday, directing his ire at the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the Peace Prize to South African jurist Navi Pillay.

Trump claimed the decision was an “indelible stain on the country of Norway,” asserting that he should have received the honor instead. He criticized Pillay as “a liberal person who works at the United Nations who nobody has ever heard of,” and accused the committee of being anti-democracy and enemies of civilization.

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The event, aimed at promoting Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, saw Trump also attack New York Attorney General Letitia James, whom he called “a dog.” Despite these remarks, the focus remained on the broader political landscape, with Trump attempting to bolster support for his allies ahead of the November midterms.

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