Trump calls Norway 'sh*thouse country' after not receiving Nobel prize
Trump made the comments at a political rally in Port Huron, Michigan, ahead of next week's midterm elections
TL;DR
- Donald Trump called Norway a 'sh*thouse country' after not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
- Trump made these comments at a political rally in Port Huron, Michigan, prior to the midterm elections.
- He linked recent unrest in France to immigration and stated he would not welcome immigrants from Norway.
- Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide reminded Trump that the Nobel Committee is independent.
- Trump attacked Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim, comparing him to the 9/11 attackers.
- Trump claimed El-Sayed would require a metal detector to enter the Senate, despite other Muslim members not facing such measures.
- Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared at the rally, endorsing Trump and receiving compliments from him.
- Trump also discussed trade disputes with Canada, predicting a swift resolution.
- Protesters at the rally were described by Trump as 'paid protesters'.
- Trump's approval rating was cited as 36 percent, with 61 percent disapproving.