As the official announcement for the Nobel Peace Prize looms, US President Donald Trump has shifted his tone, now expressing uncertainty about his chances for the prestigious award. Despite his earlier public advocacy for the prize, Trump indicated he ‘doesn’t know’ what the outcome will be. However, he seized the opportunity to reiterate his claims of brokering significant peace agreements during his term. He asserted to reporters that he has successfully resolved ‘seven wars’ and expects a ceasefire in Gaza to mark an eighth, emphasizing his administration’s impact on global stability. Trump specifically mentioned his intervention in a conflict between India and Pakistan, which he stated was on the brink of nuclear escalation. He attributed the de-escalation to imposing significant tariffs, claiming, ‘If we didn’t have tariffs, you wouldn’t have been able to do it.’ While maintaining a humble stance regarding the Nobel Prize itself, Trump stressed that his primary motivation was saving lives, not seeking accolades. He declared, ‘I didn’t do it for that. I did it because I saved a lot of lives,’ asserting that no one in history has ended eight wars in such a short period.
