Donald Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize has been criticized for being a tool for the wealthy to whitewash their involvement in violence.
US President Donald Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, potentially ending two years of violence.
Trump has repeatedly stated that he "deserves the prize" for his achievements, including ending seven wars since taking office in 2017.
He claims that "no president or prime minister has ever done anything close to that" and that "everyone says that I should get the Nobel Peace Prize for each one of these achievements."
- Trump's announcement comes just before the Nobel Peace Prize announcement.
- His claims of ending seven wars have been backed by his own statistics.
Author's note: Trump's pursuit of the Nobel Peace Prize is a calculated move.