By Manisha Sahu, America News World
October 1, 2025
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday doubled down on his claims that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, warning that if the honor is denied to him after his Gaza peace initiative, it would amount to “a big insult” to the United States.
Speaking at a briefing at the newly renamed “Department of War,” Trump boasted of having resolved multiple international conflicts during his presidency, including the long-running tensions between India and Pakistan. He claimed that if his Gaza plan succeeds, he would have settled eight wars in as many months — an unprecedented achievement in his view.
Trump: “I Have Solved Seven Wars”
During his remarks, Trump highlighted what he called his administration’s track record in global conflict resolution. Without providing details, he asserted that his leadership had ended seven disputes across different regions, from South Asia to the Middle East.
“I have settled so many wars since we have been here. Almost nine months and I have settled seven,” Trump said. “Yesterday, we might have settled the biggest of them all. Although, Pakistan-India was very big… both nuclear powers… I settled that.”
The president repeated his frequent refrain that his diplomatic interventions had not been given due recognition by the global community. He argued that the Nobel Peace Prize — which he has long sought and openly mentioned — would most likely go to someone less deserving.
“Will you get the Nobel Prize? Absolutely not,” Trump said, gesturing dismissively. “They’ll give it to some guy who didn’t do a damn thing. They’ll give it to a guy that wrote a book about the ‘Mind of Donald Trump.’ That’s how it works.”
Gaza Peace Plan: Trump’s “3,000-Year Solution”
At the heart of Trump’s current campaign for recognition is his 20-point Gaza peace plan, which he unveiled last week amid escalating violence in the region. He described it as an effort to resolve what he called a “3,000-year-old crisis” between Israelis and Palestinians.
“This is an amazing thing. It just came together,” Trump said. “All the Arab nations, Muslim nations, and Israel have agreed to it. Hamas must agree to the plan, otherwise it will be very tough on them.”
The president portrayed the proposal as a breakthrough that could not only stabilize the Middle East but also cement America’s role as the world’s primary peace broker. “If this works out, we’ll have solved eight wars in eight months. That’s pretty good. Nobody’s ever done that,” Trump told the audience.
The Nobel Prize Debate
Trump’s remarks revive a long-running debate over the Nobel Peace Prize and its political significance. Past American presidents such as Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama have received the award, though not without controversy.
Obama, in particular, was awarded the prize in 2009, less than a year into his presidency, for what the Nobel Committee called his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy.” Trump has repeatedly referenced Obama’s Nobel as proof of what he sees as the prize committee’s bias, arguing that his own accomplishments have far outweighed those of his predecessor.
“It will be a big insult to our country,” Trump said on Tuesday. “I don’t want it. I want the country to get it.”
International Reactions and Skepticism
While Trump celebrated his Gaza initiative, analysts and foreign policy experts have voiced skepticism. Several Middle East observers noted that despite Trump’s claim of broad support, Hamas has not publicly endorsed the plan. Critics argue that any deal excluding Palestinian voices risks collapse, as seen in previous attempts at peace in the region.
Others have raised questions about Trump’s assertions regarding the India-Pakistan conflict. Although tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad have cooled in recent months, neither government has confirmed Trump’s mediation as the deciding factor.
A senior South Asian diplomat, speaking anonymously, remarked: “President Trump’s rhetoric is strong, but on the ground, these issues are deeply complex. To say they are ‘settled’ may be premature.”
A Familiar Trump Strategy
Political analysts note that Trump’s public pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize fits a broader pattern in his leadership style: framing personal recognition as a reflection of national strength. By casting the prize as something America itself deserves, Trump attempts to transform the question of personal prestige into one of patriotism.
“Trump has long used the idea of external validation — whether from NATO allies, trade partners, or international institutions — as a way to rally his domestic base,” said Dr. Elaine Morrison, a political scientist at Georgetown University. “The Nobel Prize narrative allows him to argue that any snub against him is really a snub against the United States.”
Whether or not Trump’s Gaza peace plan succeeds, and whether the Nobel Committee considers him for the award, remains to be seen. The committee traditionally does not respond to speculation or political pressure, and its deliberations are kept confidential for 50 years.
For now, Trump appears determined to link his legacy to the prize, portraying it as both a measure of his success and a test of the world’s fairness toward America.
As he concluded his remarks, Trump summed up his frustration: “Nobody’s ever done what we’re doing. Nobody’s ever even come close. And if they don’t give it to us, it’s fine. But the world will know — it’s a big insult to America.”