Trondheim’s Conservative (Høyre) mayoral candidate, Nina Westad, is facing calls to resign following the surfacing of private messages. The messages reportedly express Westad’s hope that Donald Trump will build a beach in Gaza, with a stated intention to visit and sunbathe there. These comments have prompted the national leadership of the Conservative party to request her withdrawal from the mayoral race. The remarks have been widely criticized and deemed inappropriate, causing significant political fallout. Westad’s comments appear to disregard the complex political and humanitarian situation in Gaza. The party is distancing itself from Westad’s statement, prioritizing its public image. The situation raises questions about the judgment of a leading political figure and its potential impact on the upcoming election.