The Nobel Peace Prize and President Donald Trump
5 years ago, a Norwegian parliamentarian nominated the president. Today, his opinion has changed.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Norwegian lawmaker who nominated President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize 5 years ago, now says he’s disappointed in the way Trump has handled the war in Ukraine.
Five years ago, White House correspondent Jon Decker broke the story that President Trump had been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Now, the Norwegian parliament member who nominated him says he’s disappointed with the President – for not strongly backing Ukraine.
Christian Tybring-Gjedde describes himself as a pro-MAGA Trump er and irer. In September 2020, the Norwegian Parliament member nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his leadership in brokering the Abraham Accords. That agreement normalized relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
“I think, what he did in the Middle East was a great thing. I think the Abraham Accords, was done quietly and out of the public eye. And they, then got the results later.”
Tybring-Gjedde is also a big er of Ukraine. He says he wants to see President Trump strongly back Ukraine and its President Volydymir Zelensky in its war with Russia.
Jon Decker, White House, Correspondent asked him about the three-year conflict,
“In your view, Christian, is the president acting like the leader that you saw in the first term when he talks about, calling, President Zelensky a dictator, halting for Ukraine in of military assistance.
Is this, in your view, what you want to see from the person that you nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize?”
Christian Tybring-Gjedde, Member – Norwegian Parliament, says this isn’t what he expected.
“No, it’s not what I wanted to see. And I’m a little surprised that he is acting this way. I don’t really know why he is acting this way. And it’s very difficult to me.”
Tybring-Gjedde has strong connections to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. He also views the war in Ukraine as a threat to every Democracy in Europe and has this advice for the President.
“I think he should stand by democracies in Europe, because if he doesn’t, it means that the Baltic states, Poland, Finland could be next, Moldova could be next. And also Norway has a common border in Russia.”
Friday, March 10, in the Oval Office Jon Decker asked the President about whether he intends to step up his for Ukraine.
Jon Decker: “Mr. President, on peace... In the first term, you may recall I broke the news that you were nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and the reason for that was the work that you led on the Abraham accords. I spoke yesterday with the Member of Parliament, the Norwegian parliament that nominated you, and he said, what the Nobel Committee is looking for from you, Mr. President, is security guarantees for Ukraine. Is that a possibility, Mr. President?”
President Donald Trump: “Before I even think about that. I want to settle a war. Get it finished. Because if I’m not here, nobody’s going to settle it. And President Macron has said that, every president, everybody said that the Prime Minister’s we’re pushing out. That’s all I’m thinking about. Now, as far as the question about security later, that’s the easy part. The hard part is going to get settled.”
Tybring-Gjedde is hopeful that the President will soon resume military for Ukraine. On Tuesday, March 11, Kyiv indicated it is open to a 30-day ceasefire with Moscow. As for the Nobel, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awards the Nobel Peace Prize annually in Oslo, Norway. Anyone may be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize as long as they meet certain criteria. The ceremony takes place on December 10th.
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