Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy by claiming credit for “stopping” a war between India and Pakistan, despite clear and repeated denials from Indian authorities, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself.
In a characteristically defiant post on his platform Truth Social, Trump lamented that he won’t be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, regardless of his self-described diplomatic accomplishments. The post came just as Pakistan formally nominated Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, citing his alleged role in preventing an escalation with India and brokering other international peace deals.
What Trump Said:
“I won't get a Nobel Peace Prize for stopping the war between India and Pakistan… no matter what I do,”Trump wrote, adding that he had played a decisive role in de-escalating tensions during last month’s hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
He also claimed credit for:
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Ending the Rwanda–Congo conflict with an upcoming treaty signing in Washington.
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Maintaining peace between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile dam dispute.
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Mediating in Serbia–Kosovo tensions.
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Spearheading the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations.
Despite his claims, Trump concluded:
“No, I won’t get a Nobel Peace Prize no matter what I do… but the people know, and that is all that matters to me.”
India’s Firm Rebuttal:
Trump's statement stands in direct contradiction to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who fact-checked Trump days earlier. Modi emphasized:
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There was no mediation by the U.S. during the recent India–Pakistan standoff.
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The ceasefire was negotiated bilaterally upon Pakistan’s request.
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India’s retaliation under Operation Sindoor involved precise strikes on Pakistani military infrastructure, carried out without international involvement.
India has repeatedly underscored that it does not accept third-party mediation in its affairs with Pakistan—a position that has remained consistent across multiple administrations.
Political and Global Reactions:
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Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize remarks were widely mocked and criticized, especially in diplomatic circles, for conflating assertions with accomplishments.
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His claims about ending Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Iran hostilities also raised eyebrows, since both conflicts remain unresolved and violent.
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Critics pointed out that the nomination from Pakistan appears more symbolic or strategic, potentially aiming to gain favor or influence with a possible second Trump administration.
Context:
During his previous tenure, Trump was nominated multiple times for the Nobel Peace Prize (largely over the Abraham Accords), but never shortlisted by the Nobel Committee. His repeated claims of being a peacemaker are central to his political brand, especially ahead of the 2024 U.S. elections.
However, his assertions—particularly about India and Pakistan—are seen as deeply misleading and dismissive of ground realities in South Asia.
Bottom Line:
Trump’s latest outburst is a blend of self-congratulation and grievance, but when it comes to India–Pakistan relations, New Delhi has made it unequivocally clear: There was no American role in defusing tensions, and no Nobel-worthy mediation to speak of.
