'Settled 8 wars, still no Nobel': Trump fumes over Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump has publicly expressed frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his diplomatic efforts in various global conflicts. He criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee's decision to award the 2026 prize to Navi Pillay, questioning her credentials and the committee's judgment.
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This highlights the intersection of political ego, international diplomacy, and the perceived legitimacy of global institutions like the Nobel Committee.
US President Donald Trump renewed his complaint over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he has settled eight wars, secured the return of Israeli hostages and is close to resolving two more conflicts.In a lengthy post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump listed what he described as his achievements in international diplomacy, arguing that he or the United States should have received the honour instead of Indian-origin South African jurist Navi Pillay, who was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.“I settled 8 WARS, am close to ending or settling 2 more, got all of the Israeli hostages back, including the final 28, both living and dead,” Trump wrote, adding that he had helped secure the release of hundreds of hostages from countries around the world.He also claimed to have won a war in Venezuela, captured its “violent dictator” and prevented Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.“Yet, with all…
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