Former President Donald Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize. Despite his active campaign for the award, he was not considered a contender. Nominations closed on January 31, shortly after the start of his second term.
Although two individuals nominated him for his involvement in the Abraham Accords, particularly the ceasefire in Gaza, it was not seen as a significant peacemaking effort. Critics likened his Gaza Peace Plan to his previous business ventures like Trump Steaks and Trump Vodka, where he put his brand on existing products.
The similarities between Trump’s plan and a proposal by his predecessor, Joe Biden, are striking. Both plans focused on removing Hamas, regional strategies, and post-war reconstruction. However, a key difference was the establishment of a “Board of Peace” led by Trump, with support from Tony Blair, which was rejected by the terror group.
Apart from the Gaza situation, Trump’s self-proclaimed title of “President of Peace” rests on claims of ending or preventing seven wars by leveraging trade threats. However, the sustainability of these agreements remains uncertain.
Additionally, Trump’s actions, such as renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War and deploying troops to states governed by political opponents, have raised concerns about potential voter intimidation tactics. His refusal to accept the outcome of the 2020 election and controversial airstrikes have also drawn criticism.
While Trump may receive nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize in the future, true peace in the Middle East would require sustained stability beyond temporary agreements. The road to peace remains challenging, with recent events casting doubt on Trump’s claims of being a peacemaker.