Trump Nobel Peace Prize Claims

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1. 7 Oct

   President Donald Trump made his closing argument for why he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize amid the Iran war ahead of the award’s expected announcement on Friday.

   6 outlets · Washington Examiner
2. 8 Oct

   Several of the “wars” on Trump’s list were not wars at all, such as disagreements between Serbia and Kosovo which never escalated to real armed conflict during either of Trump’s two presidencies.

   2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 9 articles

• 8 Oct Trump says he should win the Nobel Peace Prize for 'stopping the obliteration of the world... but they don't give it to people like me'Donald Trump claimed he should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in ending wars and preventing nuclear conflict, particularly with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump asserted that he had ended eight wars and saved millions of lives but acknowledged doubts about his chances due to competition from other nominees. The president also mentioned receiving a symbolic 2025 Nobel Peace Prize…Daily Mail
• 8 Oct Trump makes late Nobel Prize pitch: ‘Not bragging ... but I settled eight wars’On Wednesday, President Donald Trump renewed his campaign for the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming to have settled eight wars during his presidency. Speaking at an event for children's "Trump accounts," he told reporters that no other president had ever achieved such peacemaking accomplishments. He criticized former President Barack Obama for receiving the prize early in his term despite not having resolved any…The Independent
• 8 Oct 'Not bragging': Trump makes fresh pitch for Nobel Peace Prize, citing '8 settled wars'President Trump spoke to reporters in the Oval Office about his belief that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, citing claims of settling eight wars and diplomatic achievements. He acknowledged uncertainty from the Norwegian Nobel Committee regarding the award for 2026, which is due to be announced on October 9. Trump also referenced a Venezuelan opposition leader who previously praised him but clarified that the…Times of India
• 8 Oct Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get itPresident Donald Trump claimed he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize despite ongoing conflicts under his leadership, including wars with Iran and a lack of resolution in Ukraine. He expressed uncertainty about winning, noting that previous recipients have not included individuals like himself. While some leaders, such as those from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan, purportedly nominated him, critics argue that Trump’s…Dawn
• 7 Oct Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he will get itUS President Donald Trump stated on October 7 that he believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but expressed doubt about actually receiving it. He claims his contributions include resolving eight conflicts since taking office, though critics point out ongoing or renewed fighting in several of these regions, such as Ukraine and Iran. Notably, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado had given her 2025…The Straits Times
• 7 Oct Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize but has doubts he’ll get itUS President Donald Trump stated that he believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize despite having not brokered significant peace agreements like those between Ukraine and Russia or resolving tensions with Iran. During a press conference at the Oval Office, Trump expressed doubt about receiving the award, noting that past recipients may have indirectly acknowledged his worthiness. The Norwegian Nobel Committee will…South China Morning Post
• 7 Oct Trump on why he thinks he deserves the Nobel Peace PrizePresident Donald Trump stated that it would be a "great discredit" to the Nobel Peace Prize committee if they do not award him the prize this year. He made these comments while noting his inclusion as one of 287 candidates for the honor. The article focuses on Trump's assertion about his worthiness for the Nobel Peace Prize ahead of its announcement scheduled for Friday.Al Jazeera
• 7 Oct Trump’s closing pitch for Nobel Peace Prize: ‘I did things that nobody else has ever done’President Donald Trump made his case for the Nobel Peace Prize during an interview with the Washington Examiner at the White House, emphasizing his role in resolving conflicts and mentioning hypothetical awards like the one Venezuela's opposition leader gave him symbolically. Despite ongoing tensions with Iran that could undermine his candidacy, Trump argued that he prevented nuclear proliferation and settled…Washington Examiner
• 7 Oct Trump makes late Nobel Prize pitch: ‘Not bragging ... but I settled eight wars’On Wednesday, Donald Trump reiterated his desire for the Nobel Peace Prize during an announcement about children’s accounts, claiming he had ended eight wars, though no concrete evidence of such achievements exists. He stated, "I’m not bragging, I’m just telling you the facts," despite there being no clear signs of progress in peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. Trump made these comments after a series of…The Independent

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