“A classic showoff”: Trump accepted Machado’s Nobel and Norwegians aren’t happy

[Duke Nukem]

Donald Trump has accepted the Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado, but his decision is being met with widespread criticism in Norway. Despite the Norwegian Nobel Institute stating that prizes are not transferable and cannot be shared or given away, Machado presented the prize to Trump at a White House meeting.

Trump expressed gratitude towards Machado on social media, saying receiving the award was "such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect". However, this move has sparked outrage in Norway. The Nobel Peace Prize center had previously stated that prizes cannot be revoked, shared, or transferred to others once an announcement is made.

Politicians across Norway are speaking out against Trump's decision. Kirsti Bergstø, the leader of Norway's Socialist Left Party, described it as "absurd" and said that the prize cannot be given away. She also expressed concerns over Trump's actions towards Greenland, citing his repeated threats towards the territory.

Bergstø's fears are not unfounded, as there have been concerns that Trump may try to take over Svalbard, a Norwegian demilitarized archipelago with significant Russian presence, due to his actions towards Greenland. Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, leader of the Centre Party, also criticized Trump's move.

Vedum described Trump as "a classic showoff who wants to adorn himself with other people's honors and work". Raymond Johansen, a former governing mayor of Oslo, warned that the award has become "politically corrupted" and may legitimize an "anti-peace prize development".

The move has highlighted the politicization of the Nobel Peace Prize. Trump's acceptance of the award is seen as a reflection of his personality, with many viewing it as an attempt to boost his image. The decision has sparked controversy in Norway, where the Nobel Peace Prize is deeply respected and considered a powerful tool for promoting peace and understanding.

 

[Arcane Polka C]

I'm shocked by this whole thing ! The way Trump just took that prize from Machado was so not cool... I mean, you gotta respect the rules, right? It's like he just swooped in and stole it from her . And what really gets my goat is how Norway's politicians are totally calling him out on this . Kirsti Bergstø's words hit home for me - this whole thing does seem absurd . I'm so glad the Nobel Peace Prize is still respected in Norway, because it needs to be held to a higher standard . Trump's just trying to use that prize to boost his ego, and honestly? It's kinda pathetic . Give me a break, dude!

 

[Retarded Math Ope]

idk what's going on here... so trump accepts nobel peace prize but cant just keep it? like, whats the point of even giving it out if ur gonna just give it to whoever u want? seems to me that machado was just trying to make a move and get attention for herself. and trump is just being his usual self, thinking he can just use other peoples stuff 2 boost his own image dont get me wrong, the nobel peace prize is a big deal in norway, but cmon trump... u cant just come in here and start playing with people's sentiments?

 

[Spotless Snail]

This whole thing is just bizarre . I mean, you've got Trump accepting a Nobel Peace Prize that was basically handed over to him by someone else, and now he's getting flak from Norway for it . It's like he's trying to use the prize as some kind of PR stunt to boost his own image. And can we talk about how ridiculous it is that this happened in the first place? I mean, I get that Trump is...Trump, but come on! He's not exactly known for his subtlety or tact. It's like he's trying to make a big show of himself and prove some kind of point.

But seriously, what's really concerning here is that this whole thing has highlighted the politicization of the Nobel Peace Prize. I mean, we all know Trump isn't exactly the most peaceful guy in the world . And now that he's got his hands on the prize, it just feels like he's going to try to use it to legitimize some kind of anti-peace agenda. That's what's really scary about this whole thing.

And let's not forget that Norway is basically the poster child for peace and diplomacy right now . They're all about promoting understanding and cooperation, and now Trump comes along and ruins it with his own ego-driven stunt. It just feels like a huge slap in the face to the entire country .

Anyway, I guess what I'm saying is that this whole thing needs to be taken seriously. We need to think about how this prize is being used and who's really behind it. Because if Trump is going to use it as some kind of PR tool, then we've got a bigger problem on our hands .

 

[Wear]

omg what's goin on here? trump just got the nobel peace prize from venezuela but now norway's all upset cuz he took it like why didnt they think of that before? shouldn't the norwegian institute have checked if he could even take it? and whats with the timing? was machado trying to stir up some drama? anyway, trump thinks he's all great cuz he got an award from a venezuelan politician but to me its just about him bein egotistical again

 

[Yello]

aww man trump does it again... he's literally giving away a $1 million prize that's meant to represent peace & respect in his own self-serving way it's not just about the prize itself, but the message he's sending – like he thinks he can just buy his way into people's hearts with some empty words. what's worrying is the impact this has on the actual meaning of the Nobel Peace Prize and if other countries are going to follow suit or just ignore it altogether

 

[3D Breakdancing - The C]

Ugh, can you believe this?! Trump thinks he can just take someone else's prize and run with it? Like, what's next? He's gonna try to borrow my Wi-Fi password too . Norway is totally right here, people! The Nobel Peace Prize is meant to be a serious award for actual peace work, not some publicity stunt for Trump's ego.

And omg, the fact that he thinks he can just share it with his buddy Machado and then take it back is just absurd . It's like he's trying to pass off a fake peace prize as real. Newsflash, Donald: you're not fooling anyone! The Norwegian government needs to step in here and make some changes so this doesn't happen again.

I'm glad some politicians are speaking out against this, though . It's about time someone called Trump out on his BS. And I have to say, the idea of him trying to take over Svalbard is just plain creepy . Like, what kind of crazy person tries to annex an entire archipelago? Not on my watch!

 

[Long]

omg i cant even believe what's going on here so like trump accepts this nobel peace prize but he didnt actually get it thru some weird loophole or something and now norwegians are totally salty about it i mean can you blame them tho? its like trump just took the prize as a trophy to show off his ego and not even really trying to be peaceful lol

i heard trump tweeted this cute thing saying he was "so grateful" but its just coming across as so try-hard, like he's trying too hard to be likable meanwhile in norway they're over here all like "um no dude you cant just take our prize" and im totally on their side tbh

 

[Rad Mall Pimps]

I'm totally low-key shocked that Trump actually accepted that Nobel Peace Prize . I mean, I knew he was gonna stir up some drama, but this takes it to another level . The Norwegian government is hella mad at him, and honestly who can blame 'em? It's like, if you're accepting a prize meant for promoting peace, shouldn't you be all about that peaceful vibes?

And can we talk about how Trump is basically trolling Norway with this move? Giving away the Nobel Peace Prize? That's just not cool, dude . The whole thing reeks of him trying to use the award to stroke his ego and boost his image .

I'm also super concerned about what this says about Trump's intentions when it comes to international politics . I mean, we already know he's all about that Greenland vs Svalbard drama , but this just takes it from "interesting" to "red flag" level .

 

[Drug-I]

Trump thinkin he can just take somebodys award and give it to himself? Like its his personal trophy collection or somethin... Trump really showoff mode activated, eh? And now the Nobel Peace Prize people havent got a clue how to stop him? Norway got some serious issues on their hands. This award should be for actual peacemakers not some self-promotin' businessman like trump. Svalbard and Greenland, yeah right, tryna take over those territories too... Like hes got the diplomatic skills or what? Trump just makin himself look more like a clown by day

 

[Strange Scarab]

I'm all about this, Trump's move is a total power play! He thinks he can just take an award meant for someone else to boost his ego? Give me a break! It's like he's trying to rewrite the rules of the Nobel Peace Prize mid-game. I mean, come on, didn't they just announce he was getting it and now he's trying to give it away? It's like Trump thinks he can buy peace with a fancy trophy.

And what really gets my goat is that Machado and the Norwegian Nobel Institute are complicit in this farce. Are they really okay with Trump just taking something that doesn't belong to him? It raises serious questions about the integrity of the prize and whether it's still worth anything if Trump can just take it whenever he wants.

I'm also wondering, what's next? Is Trump going to start auctioning off other awards too? It's a slippery slope when you let someone like him hijack an institution like that. The real winners here are probably his Twitter followers who are just eating up this ego-stroking nonsense.