“Trump Claims He Deserves Multiple Nobel Peace Prizes for Ending ‘Eight and a Quarter’ Wars – Is He Right?”

President Donald Trump has once again voiced his belief that he deserves recognition from the Nobel Peace Prize committee, this time suggesting he should receive separate awards — potentially one for each conflict — for what he describes as ending “eight and a quarter” wars during his presidency.

In a January 8, 2026, interview on Fox News with host Sean Hannity, Trump reiterated his long-standing claim of having resolved multiple international conflicts. He stated:

“I did put out eight wars, eight and a quarter because, you know, Thailand and Cambodia started going at it again.”

He added that, in theory, ending eight wars should merit “one [prize] for each war,” calling the Nobel Committee’s past decisions a “major embarrassment” to Norway. The “quarter” refers to a recent, quickly resolved border flare-up between Thailand and Cambodia, which Trump claimed he settled in about five hours.

This boast came amid discussion of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote democracy and a peaceful transition in Venezuela. Machado has publicly dedicated the award in part to Trump for his administration’s support — including U.S. actions against the Maduro regime — and expressed a desire to “share” or give it to him. Trump responded that he looks forward to meeting her next week and would consider it “a great honor” to accept.

However, officials from the Norwegian Nobel Institute have clarified that the prize cannot be transferred or officially shared in a way that changes the laureate; only the monetary aspect could potentially be shared informally.

Trump’s tally of “eight and a quarter” wars has been a recurring theme in his public statements, with previous fact-checks from outlets like the Associated Press and CNN describing the figure as exaggerated. Examples he and allies have cited include de-escalations in regions like India-Pakistan (where he claimed to have prevented nuclear escalation after jets were downed), the Middle East, and others. Critics, including political commentators, have mocked the claims as self-promotional and petulant, with some likening his reaction to that of a “child” demanding a trophy.

The comments have drawn mixed reactions online, from supporters highlighting his diplomatic efforts to detractors dismissing them as delusional.

Notably, Trump did receive a different honor in late 2025: the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, presented by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C. The award, created specifically that year, recognized his “exceptional and extraordinary actions” for global peace and unity — though it faced criticism and ethics complaints over FIFA’s political neutrality.

As of January 10, 2026, Trump continues to position himself as a major peacemaker, even as his administration navigates ongoing global challenges. Whether this will influence future Nobel considerations (nominations for 2026 are already under review) remains to be seen, but the Norwegian committee has historically favored sustained, multilateral efforts over individual claims.

Do you really think he deserves it ?