Trump Claims He Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize: “But They Will Never Give It to Me”
Donald Trump claims he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, but they will not give it to me. The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again voiced his frustration over the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming that he deserves the prestigious award but will never receive it due to political bias. Speaking at a recent rally, Trump pointed to his diplomatic efforts, particularly in the Middle East and North Korea, as justification for his nomination.
Trump’s Case for the Nobel Peace Prize
Trump has repeatedly cited his role in brokering the Abraham Accords, a series of agreements that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco. His administration touted these accords as a historic step toward Middle East peace, arguing that they achieved what previous administrations had failed to accomplish.
Additionally, Trump has pointed to his direct negotiations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. In 2018, he became the first sitting U.S. president to meet with a North Korean leader, holding summits in Singapore and Hanoi. While these talks ultimately failed to denuclearize North Korea, Trump maintains that they prevented military escalation and were a significant diplomatic breakthrough.
Trump’s Frustration with the Nobel Committee
Despite being nominated for the prize multiple times by international lawmakers, Trump has never been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. During his presidency, he often expressed resentment that former President Barack Obama won the award in 2009, despite, in Trump’s words, having “done nothing” at that point. “Obama got it just for being there,” Trump complained, adding that his achievements in foreign policy were more deserving of recognition.
At a recent campaign event, Trump reiterated his grievances:
“They gave it to Obama right away. I made peace deals that nobody thought were possible. We would have had peace in Ukraine if I was still in office. I should have won it already, but they will never give it to me because the system is rigged.”
Criticism and Skepticism
While Trump’s supporters argue that his foreign policy accomplishments justify a Nobel Prize, critics remain unconvinced. Some analysts argue that the Abraham Accords were primarily driven by geopolitical and economic interests rather than genuine peacemaking. Others point out that despite Trump’s negotiations, tensions with North Korea and Iran remained unresolved, and his administration’s withdrawal from key international agreements—such as the Iran nuclear deal—contributed to global instability.
Additionally, Trump’s foreign policy record includes controversial actions such as moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and a confrontational stance toward NATO allies. His handling of international conflicts, including increased tensions with Iran and his withdrawal from Afghanistan negotiations, has led many to question whether his policies promoted peace or exacerbated global conflicts.
The Nobel Prize and Political Perceptions
The Nobel Peace Prize has long been a subject of political debate. Critics of the Nobel Committee argue that its selections are often influenced by ideology rather than purely by contributions to world peace. Trump and his supporters claim that the committee has a left-leaning bias and that Western elites would never allow him to receive such an honor.
Regardless of whether Trump ever receives the Nobel Prize, his continued claims serve as a rallying cry for his base, reinforcing his narrative of being treated unfairly by global institutions. As he campaigns for the 2024 election, expect Trump to continue using this talking point as evidence of what he calls the “deep state” and media bias against him.