Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was asked if he dreaded meetings with Trump,he replied “I wake up happy every morning knowing im working for the interests of Norwegian people. Dealing with Trump i serve him short hard facts as he doesnt have the ability to focus for long on statistics” Foreign Minister Eide said “Norways strategy with Trump is to not kiss his ass” Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg on Trump “Behind closed door he was screaming about the Germans all the time and it was horrible” Full details ⤵️⤵️

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was asked if he dreaded meetings with Trump,he replied “I wake up happy every morning knowing im working for the interests of Norwegian people. Dealing with Trump i serve him short hard facts as he doesnt have the ability to focus for long on statistics”

Foreign Minister Eide said “Norways strategy with Trump is to not kiss his ass”

Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg on Trump “Behind closed door he was screaming about the Germans all the time and it was horrible”

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Norwegian Officials Describe a Blunt, Pragmatic Approach to Trump

Senior Norwegian leaders have offered unusually candid reflections on how they approach dealings with former U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing pragmatism over pleasantries and a focus on national interests.

Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, when asked whether he dreaded meetings with Trump, downplayed any personal anxiety. He reportedly said that he begins each day focused on serving the interests of the Norwegian people, adding that in discussions with Trump he keeps arguments short and fact-based, mindful of what he described as Trump’s limited patience for lengthy statistical explanations.

Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide struck an even blunter tone, describing Norway’s strategy as straightforward and unsentimental. According to his remarks, Oslo does not believe in flattery as a diplomatic tool with Trump, instead opting for directness and clarity.

Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg offered a more critical behind-the-scenes account, recalling that Trump could be volatile in private settings. Stoltenberg said that Trump frequently vented about Germany during closed-door conversations, creating what he characterized as an uncomfortable atmosphere.

Taken together, the comments paint a picture of a Norwegian leadership that sees toughness and realism—not deference—as the most effective way to engage with a famously unpredictable political figure, while keeping Norway’s interests firmly at the center of the relationship.