Trump criticizes Nobel Peace Prize decision and questions its credibility

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By: Azzat Manal

Trump criticizes Nobel Peace Prize decision and questions its credibility

US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized the decision to award the Nobel Peace Prize to a recipient he described as an unfamiliar and undeserving figure, arguing that the choice has damaged the reputation of the prestigious international award.

Speaking at a political rally in Syracuse, New York, held in support of the Republican candidate for governor, Trump questioned the selection and said he had never heard of the person who received the prize. He portrayed the decision as evidence that the award had lost its credibility and condemned those responsible for choosing the laureate.

Trump extended his criticism to Norway and the individuals involved in the decision, describing the award as a lasting stain on the country's reputation. He also accused the selection process of being influenced by radical ideological positions, claiming that a small group of people had undermined the prize's standing.

In a separate post on his Truth Social platform, Trump renewed his objections to the award being given to Belay, whom he again characterized as an obscure figure. He also accused the recipient of hostility toward Israel, without presenting evidence in the statements cited.

The US president argued that he himself deserved the Nobel Peace Prize, pointing to what he described as his role in ending eight wars. He further claimed that he was close to ending or winning two additional conflicts, referring to Iran and the war between Russia and Ukraine. Trump contrasted these assertions with his criticism that the laureate had not brought any wars to an end.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee to individuals or organizations recognized for their contributions to peace. Its decisions can attract political controversy, particularly when they intersect with international conflicts, diplomatic disputes and competing interpretations of efforts to resolve them.

Trump's remarks reflect his continued public campaign to highlight his own claims about diplomatic achievements and to challenge decisions that he considers unfair. His comments also underscore how the Nobel Peace Prize can become a focus of political debate, especially when prominent leaders believe their contributions to international peace have not received sufficient recognition.

The dispute over the award's recipient and Trump's claims about his own record remain matters of public and political debate. His criticism does not, in itself, establish that the committee's decision was improper or that the laureate failed to contribute to peace efforts.