Trump makes closing case for Nobel Peace Prize
President Donald Trump made his closing argument for why he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize amid the Iran war ahead of the award’s expected announcement on Friday.
TL;DR
- President Trump believes he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.
- He claims to have settled eight wars and recovered all hostages.
- Trump cited an instance where Maria Corina Machado presented him with an award, stating he deserved it more than anyone in history.
- He contrasted his achievements with former President Obama's Nobel win, suggesting Obama received it without significant accomplishments.
- Trump defended Operation Epic Fury, stating it prevented Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
- He suggested it would be a discredit to the Nobel Committee if he were not awarded the prize.
- The Norwegian Nobel Committee appoints a winner annually by majority vote in October.