Former U.S. President Donald Trump has again commented on the Nobel Peace Prize, stating that despite his significant efforts to establish global peace, he will never receive the award.
Donald Trump: From Washington D.C., former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly voiced his frustration regarding the Nobel Peace Prize. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, "No matter what I do for the world, I will never receive the Nobel Peace Prize." This statement comes at a time when the transparency and selection process of the Nobel Prizes are being questioned globally.
Trump Lists His Achievements
In his post, Donald Trump detailed several diplomatic efforts he claims contributed to global peace. He wrote: "I brokered a historic agreement between Congo and Rwanda, prevented a potential war between India and Pakistan, facilitated talks between Serbia and Kosovo, helped resolve a water dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia, and established historic relations between Jewish and Muslim countries in the Middle East through the Abraham Accords. Yet, I will not receive the Nobel Peace Prize." He added, "People know what I have done. That's what matters most to me."
Mention of the Abraham Accords
Trump specifically mentioned the Abraham Accords, finalized in 2020, which restored diplomatic relations between Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Trump claimed that more countries may join this agreement in the future, leading the Middle East towards lasting peace.
He stated, "If all goes well, the Abraham Accords will be expanded, and the Middle East will experience genuine peace for the first time."
Pakistan's Support
Interestingly, Donald Trump has been officially nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Pakistan. Reports suggest that Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asif Munir, recently met with Trump at the White House, praising his global peace efforts and endorsing his Nobel nomination.
This move is considered significant, especially given the sensitive relationship between India and Pakistan, particularly in light of Trump's claim that he prevented a war between India and Pakistan in 2019-20 through his intervention.
Comments on Intelligence Agencies
Trump also reacted sharply to Iran's nuclear program. Dismissing reports from U.S. intelligence agencies, he maintained that Iran's nuclear program remains a dangerous situation. When journalists cited information presented by Tulsi Gabbard in Congress stating that Iran had not made a decision to build a nuclear bomb, Trump responded, "Then they are wrong. My intelligence agency is wrong." This statement highlights the tension between his administration and the intelligence agencies.
Nobel Committee's Silence and Trump's Accusation
Trump's statement also implicitly questions the Nobel Prize committee. He alleged that the selection of awardees is based on "political preferences," not on genuine contributions. Trump's assertion that even if he were to resolve the Russo-Ukrainian conflict or quell the Israeli-Iranian conflict, he would still not receive the Nobel Prize, directly indicates his lack of expectation of justice from the Nobel committee.
Analysts suggest that Trump's statement may not be merely a personal grievance, but also a calculated political strategy ahead of the 2026 presidential elections. By presenting himself as an "unsung hero" on a global platform like the Nobel Prize, he may be attempting to reinforce nationalism and his "America First" policy.
