The White House’s recent endorsement of President Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has sparked international debate. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt claimed Trump successfully brokered peace in multiple global conflicts, including between India and Pakistan.
“It’s well past time that President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,” said Leavitt during a press briefing, asserting that the president had brokered one peace deal per month on average during his current term.
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India’s Reaction: “Ask the White House”
During a media briefing on Friday, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), was asked about the White House’s claims of Trump’s role in resolving the India-Pakistan conflict.
“It is better to take this question to the White House,” Jaiswal responded, deflecting the narrative and offering no validation of Trump’s involvement.
White House Credits Trump With Global Peace Deals
Leavitt listed several regions where Trump allegedly facilitated peace, including:
- Thailand and Cambodia
- Israel and Iran
- Rwanda and the DRC
- India and Pakistan
- Serbia and Kosovo
- Egypt and Ethiopia
The statement fueled further questions, especially since many of these nations have seen either continued tension or independent, bilateral resolutions.
India Denies Trump’s Role in Pakistan Ceasefire
India has consistently denied Trump’s claims of mediating peace between New Delhi and Islamabad. The Indian government has repeatedly stated that any ceasefire or de-escalation has occurred through bilateral diplomacy.
However, Pakistan has publicly thanked Trump for his alleged role and nominated him for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his “decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership.”
Nobel Committee Yet to Respond
Despite the buzz surrounding the White House’s push and Pakistan’s formal recommendation, the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which decides on Peace Prize winners, has not made any public comment regarding Trump’s candidacy.
Conclusion: Global Reactions Split, India Maintains Distance
While Islamabad celebrates Trump’s involvement, New Delhi remains noncommittal, refusing to support the White House’s narrative. The debate over Trump’s eligibility for the Nobel Peace Prize underscores ongoing political sensitivities and conflicting claims of diplomatic credit. With the Nobel Committee silent, Trump’s candidacy remains speculative, even as his supporters press forward.