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Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize
Trump claims Nobel Peace Prize merit but doubts his chances.
In brief
Trump claims Nobel Peace Prize merit but doubts his chances. Trump says he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but doubts he will win it. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize
US President Donald Trump stated he should win the Nobel Peace Prize but expressed doubt about his chances.
“I don't know what their decision is going to be”
Trump's Nobel Peace Prize claims
Trump has repeatedly said he deserves the world's most prestigious award since returning to the White House last year.
“It is about that time”
Venezuelan leader gave Trump medal
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave Trump his 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal in January.
“Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump in January as she sought US support for her efforts in Venezuela”
Trump's diplomatic conflicts
Trump claims he resolved eight conflicts since taking office last January but fighting has flared in some regions.
“Trump said he should get the prize after wading into eight conflicts since taking office last January”
Trump's Ukraine and Iran conflicts
Trump has not brokered peace in Ukraine and US-Israel strikes on Iran have caused a seven-month conflict.
“A resolution to Russia's war in Ukraine has eluded Trump, who promised to end it on the first day of his second White House term”
Nobel Committee favorites
Pope Leo, the International Criminal Court, and the special rapporteur for Palestinian Territories are among this year's favorites.
“Pope Leo, the International Criminal Court, the special rapporteur for the Palestinian Territories, are among the favorites to win this year”
The takeaway
Trump says he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but doubts he will win it.
