Former US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized current President Barack Obama for his 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, asserting that Obama received the award for “doing nothing” while simultaneously “destroying our country.”
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The remarks came just hours before the announcement of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Obama’s Award vs. Trump’s Claims
Trump contrasted Obama’s early award with his own record, which he claims includes resolving eight conflicts around the world and securing a recent peace agreement in Gaza.
| President | Claimed Peacemaking Record | Nobel Peace Prize Context |
| Barack Obama | “Got it for doing nothing.” | Awarded in 2009, eight months into his presidency. The Norwegian Nobel Committee cited his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” |
| Donald Trump | Claimed to have ended “eight wars,” including brokering peace in Gaza. | Expressed frustration that he hasn’t received the award, insisting his goal was to “save a lot of lives,” not win prizes. |
Expert Skepticism on Trump’s Peace Record
Trump’s claims have met with caution from peace experts. Nina Graeger, Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), acknowledged Trump’s role in the recent Gaza truce but offered a measured assessment:
“It is too early to tell whether the peace proposal will be implemented and lead to lasting peace.”
Analysts have noted that the “full impact” of Trump’s diplomatic efforts, including the truce in Gaza and the other conflicts he claims to have resolved, “remains to be seen.”
Would you like to explore the specific conflicts Trump claims he ended, or are you interested in the reaction to Obama’s Nobel Prize decision?
