'Not bragging': Trump makes fresh pitch for Nobel Peace Prize, citing '8 settled wars'
President Donald Trump has publicly stated that he believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic efforts in settling eight international conflicts. He expressed skepticism about the committee's decision while criticizing former President Barack Obama's 2009 award.
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The comments reflect Trump's ongoing efforts to frame his foreign policy as uniquely successful and his desire for international recognition of his administration's achievements.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, while acknowledging that he remains unsure whether the Norwegian Nobel Committee will select him for the 2026 award.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the announcement was imminent and suggested that the committee may not favour him.“I don't know what their decision is going to be,” Trump said of the 2026 award, which the Norwegian Nobel Committee will announce on Friday. “They have a reputation for maybe not giving it to people like me,” he added.“It is about that time,” Trump remarked. “But I was very honoured to receive it indirectly last time by the recipient, who said nobody in history deserves it more than President Trump.”This is not the first time Trump has said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
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