President Donald Trump expressed his belief that he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, listing several international agreements and conflicts he claims to have played a role in resolving. In a post on Truth Social, he stated that he was “very happy” to highlight various deals aimed at ending global strife, noting that he likely won’t receive the prestigious award despite his efforts. This statement followed Pakistan’s announcement of its intention to nominate him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, according to The Hill.
In his Friday post, Trump mentioned, “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between India and Pakistan, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between Serbia and Kosovo, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for keeping Peace between Egypt and Ethiopia…I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for doing the Abraham Accords in the Middle East… which, if all goes well, will be loaded to the brim with additional Countries signing on, and will unify the Middle East for the first time in ‘The Ages!’”
He lamented, “No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be, but the people know, and that’s all that matters to me!”
Earlier that day, while speaking with reporters after arriving in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump reiterated his belief that he should have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “four or five times.” He cited conflicts including those in the Congo and between Serbia and Kosovo as examples of his significant contributions.
The Government of Pakistan officially recommended Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, acknowledging his role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Their statement remarked that during a period of regional unrest, “President Trump demonstrated great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement with both Islamabad and New Delhi… [securing] a ceasefire and [averting] a broader conflict between the two nuclear states that would have had catastrophic consequences for millions of people in the region and beyond.”
Notable past recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize from the United States include Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, Woodrow Wilson in 1920, Jimmy Carter in 2002, and Barack Obama in 2009. Al Gore, a former vice president, received the award in 2007 for his climate change awareness efforts.