Washington DC: US President Donald Trump has once again highlighted what he views as his legacy of global peacemaking, asserting that he has played a critical role in resolving numerous international conflicts, including longstanding tensions between India and Pakistan.
Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One during a recent Middle East visit, Donald Trump claimed that a Gaza ceasefire deal—brokered under his guidance—marks the eighth major conflict he has helped bring to a close.
“This would be my eighth war that I’ve managed to end,” Trump told reporters, referencing ongoing unrest along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border as a possible next focus. “I hear there’s one starting between Pakistan and Afghanistan. I said I’ll get to that when I return—because this is what I do. I solve wars.”
Trump went on to reflect on his claimed successes in defusing hostilities between countries with decades-long histories of conflict. Among these, he named India and Pakistan—two nations with a long history of geopolitical tension—as an example of a situation he said was resolved swiftly under his leadership.
“Just think about India and Pakistan—there were conflicts running for 31, 32, 37 years in different parts of the world,” he said. “Millions of lives lost, and I got all of them settled, basically in a day. That’s not bad.”
Without offering specifics or citing agreements, Trump suggested that his intervention prevented further escalation and saved lives, stating his motivations were rooted in humanitarian goals rather than personal accolades.
“It’s truly an honour to save lives. I didn’t do this for the Nobel Peace Prize,” Trump said, referencing the prestigious award he has repeatedly claimed he deserves. “This year’s [2025] Nobel Prize was already decided, but people have said maybe an exception should be made—because the things I’ve done this year are already complete and meaningful.”
His remarks come shortly after Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado was named the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her efforts in advancing democratic freedoms in Venezuela. Trump revealed that Machado personally contacted him following the announcement.
“She called me and said she was accepting the prize in my honour,” Trump stated. “She said, ‘You really deserved this.’ I didn’t ask for it, but I helped her during Venezuela’s toughest times. I’m happy because it meant saving lives.”
While the Nobel Committee has not confirmed any connection between Trump and Machado’s award, the former president reiterated his belief that his peace efforts—ranging from the Middle East to Eastern Europe—warrant international recognition.
He listed conflicts he says were de-escalated through his diplomacy, including tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Kosovo and Serbia, and disputes involving Egypt, Ethiopia, Israel, Iran, Rwanda, and the Congo. Trump also tied his prior actions to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, expressing belief that his past efforts qualify him for further recognition.
“They told me, ‘If you stop Russia and Ukraine, you might get the Nobel,’” Trump said. “But I’ve already stopped seven wars. Why not a prize for each one?”
His comments received support from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised Trump’s diplomatic efforts in various regions.
As global tensions continue to evolve, Trump’s self-described role as a global peacemaker is once again front and center—particularly as speculation grows about his political ambitions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
