“I settled eight wars”: Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize

Loading the video World News Video. “I settled eight wars”: Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 08/10/2026 - 12:36 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump says he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, pointing to his efforts to resolve international conflicts. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Speaking to reporters, Trump said he had helped settle eight wars and argued that his record justified receiving the award. He acknowledged that he does not know whether the Norwegian Nobel Committee will choose him, but said failing to award him the prize would discredit the committee. The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize is due to be announced on Friday. Nobel Prize Peace Donald Trump Top stories Now playing Next “I settled eight wars”: Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize Now playing Next Christa Pike's lawyer: She woke up and began talking Now playing Next Dry wells and shrinking water holes as drought grips Sri Lanka Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 8th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Moment US scientist tells his children he won the Nobel Prize Now playing Next Protests in Turkey’s Izmir after mayor switches to Erdogan’s AK Party Now playing Next ‘Adios Maricarmen’: Hundreds protest in Madrid after pensioner’s death Now playing Next Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please' Now playing Next Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies Now playing Next Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip Now playing Next 87-year-old Maricarmen dies in hospital after infamous eviction ordeal Now playing Next Israel pauses to mourn the 1,200 victims of 7 October attacks Now playing Next This Serbian cafe lets you enjoy your coffee alongside alpacas Now playing Next Inside Kazakhstan’s historic rock-hewn mosques now recognised by UNESCO Now playing Next Halving MEPs’ salaries would take them ‘out of their bubbles’, MEP says Now playing Next UK’s exclusion from ‘Made in EU’ scheme would ‘weaken’ Europe, minister warns ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT USA Trump mocks Sheinbaum over Gulf of Mexico and imitates her alleged reaction: 'No, no, please' Russia Trump to talk plague with Putin as Russia plays down fears of outbreak Israel Israel pauses in moment of silence to remember those killed on 7 October Qatar 'Whole world is paying' for Iran war, Qatar warns as mediation efforts continue Europe Today Europe Today: Rubio urges Europe to wake up as EU trade chief begins key China trip Europe News Kosovo lawmakers elect Justina Shiroka Pula as president in late-night vote to avert snap election Europe News Maricarmen, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction triggered major protests, has died in hospital, lawyer says Sport Judo: Grigalashvili claims fourth world title as Kaju reigns again Europe News Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies No Comment Unexpected beach guest: Elephant seal draws crowds in Rio The Ring Poland’s economic rise - Can it last? The Ring in Warsaw No Comment Berlin marks October 7 anniversary with memorial installation and Israeli flag display ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Rubio in Athens urges Europe to shoulder more of its defence burden No Comment Fantasy worlds come to life on nails at London nail art competition Mobility Rebranded Jaguar unveils its first electric sportscar: The Type 01EV No Comment Residents search belongings after Jerusalem building demolished Europe News Former BND chief's aide arrested as Germany's biggest spy scandal widens Sport Judo 2026 World Championships: Koga and Yusifov Strike Gold on Opening Day in Baku Art Willem de Kooning returns to the Netherlands for major Rijksmuseum exhibition No Comment One-minute siren sounds in Tel Aviv to mark October 7 anniversary ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT