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James Besanvalle
Sep 09, 2020
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Donald Trump has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize and everyone (apart from his supporters) is absolutely horrified.
But wait – it gets worse.
The person who nominated him is Christian Tybring-Gjedde – a right-wing Norwegian politician – who is anti-immigration, anti-Islam and has previously compared the hijab to the Ku Klux Klan and Nazi outfits.
So what’s the reason for the nomination?
Tybring-Gjedde nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in helping to broker a peace deal between Israel and the United Arab Emirates.
The Norweigan politician also took a swipe at Obama for winning the coveted prize in 2009 and claimed the former POTUS “did nothing” to deserve it.
He told Fox News:
For his merit, I think he has done more trying to create peace between nations than most other Peace Prize nominees.
As it is expected other Middle Eastern countries will follow in the footsteps of the UAE, this agreement could be a game changer that will turn the Middle East into a region of cooperation and prosperity.
Trump reportedly worked with countries to help broker the deal, which is expected to help Israel and the UAE to cooperate in fields including education, health care, energy, trade and security.
Trump’s nomination doesn’t mean he’ll win, though – even though his supporters (and Fox News) are absolutely loving it.
Previous unsuccessful nominees include Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini and Joseph Stalin – with the latter picking up two nominations.
The news of the Peace Prize nomination shocked people on social media, with many venting their disbelief on Twitter.
I just woke up and fired up twitter. The first two tweets I see are (1) trump hit his highest approval rating sinc… https://t.co/y6FwTWmCay— Hairball 🆘🌊 🏳️🌈🇺🇸 Not Your "Earthen Vessel" (@Hairball 🆘🌊 🏳️🌈🇺🇸 Not Your "Earthen Vessel") 1599648237
Anyone nominating Donald Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize is a joke, regardless of the seriousness of their intentions. Next.— Amee Vanderpool (@Amee Vanderpool) 1599651013
Donald Trump has waged an all-out assault on American protestors, he insults veterans, he referred to White suprema… https://t.co/4QVoK4XNyA— Elgin Charles (@Elgin Charles) 1599651032
#BREAKING: Donald Trump has been nominated for Nobel Peace Prize. I don't know How?? While there's No Peace in USA. https://t.co/gPDWd26eg7— Shaharyar Khan (@Shaharyar Khan) 1599644255
Nearly 300 people are nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize every year. Notably, Hitler, Stalin (twice), and Mussolin… https://t.co/y5r7KhgOOV— Nick Jack Pappas (@Nick Jack Pappas) 1599654926
@MetroUK If he gets this it will totally diminish this award and people with principles will never accept it as an award worth winning?— John Weale (@John Weale) 1599645730
@MetroUK I know this year has been fucked up but really!?— Lucy Roberts (@Lucy Roberts) 1599643969
Trump gets nominated for the Nobel Peace prize by Christian Tybring-Gjedde - a Norwegian far-right politician, anti… https://t.co/DasX4iIBO1— Donaldo (@Donaldo) 1599649613
That Donald Trump, one of the least peaceful people in America, is even nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize... https://t.co/VZ16wZzIpi— Jermaine (@Jermaine) 1599650961
Did I really just read that dipshit is up for a Nobel Peace Prize? Are you fucking kidding me? #SMFH— Dad Of 4A's (@Dad Of 4A's) 1599649331
This is ridiculous. If the Nobel committee falls for this they will lose all credibility. Trump has done nothing to… https://t.co/xIceiXwR7u— 💉😷I’ve Been Thinking On It🏕👩🌾🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💜 (@💉😷I’ve Been Thinking On It🏕👩🌾🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️💜) 1599655111
But at least the memes and jokes were hilarious:
Me after reading the news that Donald Trump is nominated for Nobel Peace Prize: #DonaldTrump #NobelPeacePrize https://t.co/MOSJ85deVf— Abhishek Pandey (@Abhishek Pandey) 1599649370
Donald Trump nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. In other news, Nigel Farage given a lifetime achievement award fo… https://t.co/AHWymM6sZB— The Poke (@The Poke) 1599648000
“donald trump has been nominated for a nobel peace prize” https://t.co/av1XKOE3QV— HARRY (@HARRY) 1599646622
so trump has been nominated for the nobel peace prize ??? https://t.co/yEUO8Qtghx— Rhea¹ᴰ ❤️|| misses 5sos (@Rhea¹ᴰ ❤️|| misses 5sos) 1599648780
Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize? What is missing in 2020? https://t.co/dwuJWAhB5v— JRD™..🌎🌍🌏💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊 (@JRD™..🌎🌍🌏💙💙💙🌊🌊🌊) 1599647221
Donald Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. Next up, Jeffrey Dahmer posthumously awarded a Michelin… https://t.co/qYwqLzPp4A— Amanda (@Amanda) 1599655504
i can now be nominated for a physics nobel prize because i did as much in the world of physics as trump did for pea… https://t.co/KuU44hhbc9— problemset (@problemset) 1599655161
It’s worth noting that thousands of people across the world can submit nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize – these include university professors, scientists, previous Nobel Laureates and members of parliamentary assemblies.
The winner is expected to be announced in October 2021.
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