Trump denounces Nobel Peace Prize decision after Navi Pillay wins
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South African jurist and human rights advocate Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, 85, won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work advancing accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Pillay’s “exceptional courage and integrity” and said she had helped lead efforts toward a more comprehensive global legal order. Pillay became the first Black woman to establish a law practice in South Africa’s Natal Province and later the first to serve on the province’s High Court. A former United Nations human rights chief, she also defended Nelson Mandela in court and was nominated to the court by Nelson Mandela.
President Donald Trump, who had openly sought the prize, condemned the decision during a rally in Syracuse, New York. He called it “disgraceful and embarrassing,” said he had never heard of Pillay and argued that he should have received the award. Trump also described the choice as an “indelible stain” on Norway and accused the Nobel committee of discrediting the prize.
Pillay joked after the announcement that she might share the prize with Trump if the audience applauded more. She has also criticized Trump’s attacks on the International Criminal Court, calling them “completely unlawful” and “negative and cruel,” according to Sky News.
The award includes a gold medal, a diploma and $1.2 million.
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Trump denounces Nobel Peace Prize decision after Navi Pillay wins
South African jurist and human rights advocate Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, 85, won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work advancing accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised Pillay’s “exceptional courage and integrity” and said she had helped lead efforts toward a more comprehensive global legal order. Pillay became the first Black woman to establish a law practice in South Africa’s Natal Province and later the first to serve on the province’s High Court. A former United Nations human rights chief, she also defended anti-apartheidNelson activistsMandela in court and was nominated to the court by Nelson Mandela.
President Donald Trump, who had openly sought the prize, condemned the decision during a rally in Syracuse, New York. He called it “disgraceful and embarrassing,” said he had never heard of Pillay and argued that he should have received the award. Trump also described the choice as an “indelible stain” on Norway and accused the Nobel committee of discrediting the prize.
Pillay joked after the announcement that she might share the prize with Trump if the audience applauded more. She has also criticized Trump’s attacks on the International Criminal Court, calling them “completely unlawful” and “negative and cruel,” according to Sky News.
The award includes a gold medal, a diploma and $1.2 million.
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