Washington/New York - President Donald Trump expressed frustration on Friday over not receiving recognition for his diplomatic efforts, claiming he won't get a Nobel Peace Prize despite his role in resolving multiple international conflicts.
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump outlined several diplomatic achievements while lamenting the lack of Nobel recognition. The president announced he had successfully brokered a peace treaty between Congo and Rwanda, describing their conflict as involving "violent bloodshed and death, more so even than most other Wars."
India-Pakistan Conflict Claims
Trump specifically highlighted his claimed role in stopping hostilities between India and Pakistan, though this assertion has drawn pushback from New Delhi. The conflict escalated following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, with India conducting precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7.
Pakistan attempted counter-attacks on Indian military bases between May 8-10, but hostilities ceased after direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations of both countries on May 10. While India maintains the ceasefire was reached through direct bilateral channels, Trump has repeatedly claimed U.S. mediation was instrumental.
"I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the War between India and Pakistan," Trump wrote, also mentioning similar claims regarding Serbia-Kosovo tensions and Middle East conflicts.
Pakistan's Nobel Nomination
In a surprising development, Pakistan's government announced it would formally recommend Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his "decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis." The Pakistani statement credited Trump with demonstrating "strategic foresight and stellar statesmanship" that prevented broader conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
India's Response
However, India has consistently disputed U.S. involvement in the ceasefire process. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Prime Minister Modi clearly conveyed to Trump that there was no discussion of U.S. mediation or trade deals during the conflict period. Modi emphasized that India "does not and will never accept mediation" in such matters.
Other Diplomatic Claims
Trump's Truth Social post also referenced his efforts in the Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Iran tensions, and the Abraham Accords in the Middle East. He expressed particular frustration about Egypt-Ethiopia water disputes involving a U.S.-financed Ethiopian dam affecting Nile River flow.
"No, I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do, including Russia/Ukraine, and Israel/Iran, whatever those outcomes may be, but the people know, and that's all that matters to me," Trump concluded.
Political Context
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton suggested Trump's Nobel Prize fixation stems from Barack Obama receiving the award in 2009 after less than eight months in office. Bolton criticized Trump's claims about the India-Pakistan ceasefire and noted ongoing challenges in other diplomatic fronts.
The president recently hosted Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir at the White House and had a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Modi during the G7 summit in Canada, though Modi left early from their planned meeting.
Trump continues to frame these diplomatic engagements as part of broader trade discussions with both South Asian nations, despite India's rejection of any linkage between security matters and commercial relations.
