Trump Criticizes Obama’s Nobel Prize, Claims Peace Achievements

In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump criticized former President Barack Obama’s 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, claiming it was awarded for "doing nothing" and accused Obama of "destroying our country." Trump made these remarks just hours before the announcement of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, which is set to take place at 2:30 PM IST.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump expressed his frustration over Obama receiving the prestigious award only eight months into his presidency. He stated, "He got it for doing nothing. Obama got a prize, he didn't even know what he got elected, and they gave it to Obama for doing absolutely nothing but destroying our country." Trump further asserted that Obama was "not a good president."

Trump contrasted his own achievements, claiming he has brokered peace in Gaza and ended "eight wars." He emphasized that he was not seeking recognition for these efforts, saying, "I didn't do it for that, I did it because I saved a lot of lives."

Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his "extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples," a decision that was met with mixed reactions at the time.

As Trump continues to campaign for recognition of his foreign policy successes, he has openly sought to influence the Nobel selection process. The Director of the Peace Research Institute Oslo acknowledged Trump’s role in negotiating a truce in Gaza but noted that it is "too early to tell whether the peace proposal will be implemented and lead to lasting peace."

The Nobel Peace Prize announcement is highly anticipated, with various candidates in the running, including community-led initiatives providing health aid in Sudan. Trump’s comments come amid his announcement of a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which he claims has ended two years of conflict. He stated that the remaining hostages held by Hamas would be released soon, marking a significant development in the ongoing situation.

As the world awaits the Nobel announcement, Trump’s remarks highlight the ongoing debate over the legitimacy of past awards and the current state of international diplomacy.