Donald Trump Claims Nobel Peace Prize Worthiness Amidst India-Pakistan Conflict Assertions

In a recent statement, Donald Trump claimed he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for resolving conflicts, particularly between India and Pakistan. He criticized Barack Obama for receiving the award without significant contributions. Trump reiterated his assertions about mediating peace and stopping wars, emphasizing his role in averting crises between nuclear powers. He also mentioned Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado's dedication of her Nobel Prize to him. This article explores Trump's controversial claims and the implications of his statements on international relations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 10, 2026, 12:47 IST

Trump's Bold Claims on Peace and Nobel Prize

New York/Washington: In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he has resolved the longstanding conflict between India and Pakistan. He criticized former President Barack Obama for receiving the award despite what he perceives as a lack of significant contributions.

During a meeting at the White House with oil and gas executives, Trump mentioned that eight jets were downed in the conflict last May, although he did not specify which country they belonged to.

Trump stated, "Regardless of opinions about me, I have settled eight significant wars, some lasting decades, including the potential conflict between India and Pakistan, where eight jets were reportedly shot down."

He also noted that Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged his role in averting a crisis that could have led to massive loss of life between the two nuclear nations.

This marks the second consecutive day Trump has claimed credit for mediating peace between India and Pakistan, a narrative he has maintained since May 10 of last year, when he announced a ceasefire agreement following discussions facilitated by the US.

The conflict escalated when India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to an attack that killed 26 civilians.

After four days of intense military exchanges, India and Pakistan reached an agreement to cease hostilities on May 10, with India consistently denying any external mediation.

Trump further asserted that he is the most deserving candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his efforts to halt eight wars during his second term.

He criticized Obama for receiving the award shortly after taking office in 2009, claiming, "I can't think of anyone more deserving than myself, as I have stopped wars that many thought were unresolvable."

He mentioned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had expressed disbelief at Trump's success in mediating these conflicts, stating that he had tried for a decade without success.

Trump was also asked about Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who dedicated her Nobel Peace Prize to him last year and expressed her desire to honor him.

He confirmed that Machado would be visiting Washington next week, expressing his anticipation for their meeting and commenting on Norway's embarrassment over the Nobel committee's decision not to recognize him.

In a prior interview with Fox News, Trump reiterated his claim of having prevented a major war between India and Pakistan, emphasizing the gravity of the situation between the two nuclear powers.