U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over his belief that he will never receive the Nobel Peace Prize, despite his global diplomatic efforts. In a recent post on his Truth Social platform, Trump listed several international peace initiatives he led or supported, expressing disappointment that he continues to be overlooked for the prestigious award.
This statement came shortly after the government of Pakistan officially recommended Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. The recommendation highlighted his diplomatic intervention during a recent military crisis between India and Pakistan, where tensions had escalated dangerously following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
Trump’s Reaction on Social Media
Reacting to Pakistan’s nomination, Trump wrote, “I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan.” He expressed pride in his peacebuilding efforts but said that political bias likely prevents him from being recognized. “No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do… but the people know, and that’s all that matters to me,” he added.
Trump further claimed that he should have already received the award multiple times. Quoting an earlier statement, he said, “They won’t give me a Nobel Peace Prize because they only give it to liberals.”
Peace Initiatives Cited by Trump
In his post, Trump emphasized a number of peace efforts under his leadership or influence. Among the highlights, he claimed to have brokered a treaty between Congo and Rwanda, ending decades of violence between the two nations. According to him, representatives from both countries are scheduled to visit Washington to sign peace agreements.
Describing it as a major achievement, Trump said it was “a great day for Africa and, quite frankly, a great day for the world.”
He also pointed to his involvement in de-escalating tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, maintaining stability between Egypt and Ethiopia, and contributing to the Abraham Accords—a series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations during his presidency.
Trump argued that these accomplishments would have secured the Nobel Peace Prize for any other leader, but not for him.
Pakistan’s Nomination and India’s Pushback
The recommendation from Pakistan praised Trump’s handling of the India-Pakistan conflict that erupted after the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians. Pakistan credited Trump with preventing a full-scale war through swift diplomatic efforts.
A statement from Islamabad praised Trump’s “strategic foresight” and “stellar statesmanship,” saying his involvement led to a ceasefire and reduced tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The country also acknowledged his efforts to mediate on the long-standing Kashmir issue.
However, India has firmly rejected the idea that Trump or any foreign party played a role in achieving the ceasefire. Indian officials maintain that the decision to halt hostilities resulted from direct talks between the military leaders of both nations.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made it clear that U.S. mediation was never considered. He emphasized that the ceasefire agreement was the outcome of bilateral negotiations, not external intervention.
Nobel Peace Prize Selection Process
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by a five-member committee elected by the Norwegian Parliament. The committee reviews nominations and finalizes its decision by September each year, with the winner announced in October.
While Trump continues to be a controversial figure globally, his latest push for recognition reflects his ongoing efforts to highlight his diplomatic achievements. Whether the committee will consider his nomination seriously remains to be seen.
For now, Trump maintains that public opinion is more important to him than the formal accolades: “But the people know, and that’s all that matters to me.”
