Not bragging, but I settled 8 wars: Trump makes another Nobel Peace Prize pitch
Former US President Donald Trump has reiterated his belief that he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic record, specifically claiming to have settled eight wars. Fact-checkers have frequently challenged these claims, noting that many of the conflicts mentioned do not meet the formal definition of war.
Why it matters
The story reflects the ongoing tension between political rhetoric and historical accuracy, as well as the significance of international recognition in political branding.
US President Donald Trump has made yet another pitch for the Nobel Peace Prize, which is one of countless such appeals over the years. This time, he did it from the White House while pointing out his record of settling 8 wars while hinting that another breakthrough could be on the way."I've done stuff that nobody else has ever done. I'm not bragging, I'm just telling you the facts," Trump told reporters on Wednesday after returning to Washington from campaign appearances across the country. "No president has probably ever settled any wars. I settled 8 wars."Hinting that his peacemaking efforts were not over, Trump said another conflict could soon be added to his list, even as there has been little visible progress towards another ceasefire with Iran.The remarks were hardly a new Nobel pitch from Trump.
Also covering this story
5 other newsrooms covered this event. We read each version separately.
India Sends 3-Part Peace Plan To End Russia-Ukraine War. What's In It
India proposes 3-part truce amid Russia-Ukraine war to keep grain, energy flowing
Kremlin welcomes India’s push for a Ukraine peace settlement
Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize ,but doubts he will get it
Trump renews his push for the Nobel Peace Prize
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in