Trump's Peace Efforts: A Case for the Nobel Prize
White House Press Secretary Advocates for Trump
On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that US President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in facilitating numerous peace agreements and ceasefires in various global conflict zones. She highlighted that these peace initiatives, averaging one per month, were achieved through the President's mediation efforts.
Leavitt made these statements during a press briefing, starting with the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. She noted, 'President Trump played a crucial role in securing an immediate and unconditional ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, which had resulted in the displacement of over 300,000 individuals until his intervention.'
The ceasefire was officially announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who is currently chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). He facilitated discussions between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai at his residence in Kuala Lumpur, as reported by a major news outlet.
Leavitt further explained that the US President directly communicated with both leaders, warning them that without a resolution to their conflict, there would be no trade discussions or agreements with the United States. Following this, a peace agreement was reached, which not only saved countless lives but also allowed trade negotiations to resume.
She continued, 'President Trump has successfully mediated conflicts involving Thailand and Cambodia, Israel and Iran, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, as well as Egypt and Ethiopia. This averages out to about one peace deal or ceasefire per month during his six months in office, making it high time for him to be considered for the Nobel Peace Prize.'
Trump has often taken credit for de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly after India's decisive response to Pakistan's aggression following targeted strikes on terrorist infrastructure.
However, India has dismissed Trump's claims, reiterating its stance that issues related to Jammu and Kashmir should be resolved bilaterally with Pakistan.
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha during discussions on Operation Sindoor, stating that no global leader urged India to halt its operations.
'No leader in the world told India to stop its operation. On the night of May 9, the Vice President of the United States attempted to reach me for an hour, but I was in a meeting with military officials. When I returned his call, he warned me of a potential large-scale attack from Pakistan. I responded that if Pakistan pursued this course, it would face severe consequences. If they attack, we will retaliate decisively,' PM Modi remarked.
India initiated Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in response to a terror attack that claimed 26 civilian lives. India successfully countered subsequent military actions from Pakistan and targeted its airbases.
A cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was eventually agreed upon following a communication from Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations to his Indian counterpart.