Daijiworld Media Network - Washington

Washington, Oct 9: The White House on Thursday projected US President Donald Trump as ‘The Peace President’, even as Trump himself expressed doubts over his chances of winning the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. Despite his bold claims of having “settled seven global conflicts,” the Republican leader suggested that the Norwegian Nobel Committee might “find a reason” to deny him the recognition he believes he deserves.

The remark came shortly after Trump announced that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement for the first phase of a ceasefire in Gaza, following days of indirect negotiations in Egypt.

Responding to a reporter’s query about his Nobel prospects, Trump said, “I have no idea... Marco (Secretary of State Rubio) would tell you we settled seven wars. We're close to settling an eighth. I think we'll end up settling the Russia situation... I don't think anybody in history has settled that many.” He cited Washington’s mediation efforts in conflicts including Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine.

While Trump remained uncertain about the Nobel outcome, the White House released an image on its official handle featuring Trump with the caption, “The Peace President.”

Trump, who has often taken credit for facilitating dialogue between India and Pakistan—claims repeatedly dismissed by New Delhi—has long coveted the Nobel Peace Prize. He has frequently questioned why his predecessor, Barack Obama, received the honour during his first year in office, arguing that his own diplomatic efforts were “far greater.”

Several countries reportedly nominated Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, including Pakistan, which in June announced it would recommend his name for his “decisive diplomatic intervention” during the India-Pakistan military standoff earlier this year. However, India firmly denied any US role in the ceasefire, maintaining that the truce followed a direct request from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) after India’s retaliatory strikes.

Despite his confidence in his peace initiatives, Trump appeared resigned to the belief that global recognition might elude him yet again—though his supporters continue to champion his claims of being a leader who brought “unprecedented peace through strength.”