Former President Donald Trump has publicly outlined a list of accomplishments during his time in office that he contends warrant him receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. This assertion follows an announcement from Pakistan indicating its intention to nominate him for the prestigious 2026 award.
In recent statements, including a post on his Truth Social platform and comments to reporters, Trump expressed frustration that he hasn’t received the Nobel Peace Prize despite what he considers significant contributions to global peace and conflict resolution.
Trump’s Claimed Achievements
On Truth Social, the former president detailed several specific instances where he believes his administration played a crucial role in de-escalating tensions or fostering peace. He highlighted:
India and Pakistan: Claiming to have stopped a potential war between the two nuclear-armed nations.
Serbia and Kosovo: Stating he facilitated agreements to end conflict between the two countries.
Egypt and Ethiopia: Citing efforts to maintain peace related to the controversial Ethiopian-built dam on the Nile River.
Abraham Accords: Emphasizing the normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations, which he suggested would expand and unify the Middle East.
He lamented that despite these actions, and potential future involvement in conflicts like Russia/Ukraine and Israel/Iran, he believes he will not be awarded the prize by the Nobel committee. “the people know, and that’s all that matters to me!” he concluded his post.
Speaking to reporters earlier the same day, Trump asserted he should have received the award “four or five times.” He also mentioned his administration’s involvement concerning “Rwanda and if you look, the Congo” among his prize-worthy efforts, specifically calling out the India-Pakistan situation as “The big one.”
Pakistan’s Nomination for 2026
Adding weight to the discussion, the government of Pakistan formally announced its decision to recommend President Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
In a statement shared on social media, Pakistani officials praised Trump’s intervention in the conflict between India and Pakistan. They noted his administration demonstrated “great strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship through robust diplomatic engagement” that de-escalated a “rapidly deteriorating situation.” Pakistan credited Trump’s involvement with securing a ceasefire and preventing “a broader conflict between the two nuclear states that would have had catastrophic consequences for millions of people.”
Historical Context
If awarded, Trump would join a notable list of previous U.S. presidents who have received the Nobel Peace Prize. These include Theodore Roosevelt (1906), Woodrow Wilson (1920), Jimmy Carter (2002), and Barack Obama (2009). Former Vice President Al Gore also received the prize in 2007 for his environmental work.
The former president’s vocal assertion of his Nobel worthiness and the official nomination from Pakistan underscore the ongoing debate surrounding his foreign policy legacy and the criteria for the prestigious international award.
