Former President Donald Trump criticized the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Barack Obama, suggesting Obama received it without significant achievements and even claiming he had “destroyed the nation.” Trump’s comments came shortly after he himself failed to secure the prestigious award. Speaking during a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump expressed confusion and frustration over Obama’s 2009 win, which occurred only eight months into his presidency. At the time, Obama’s Nobel win surprised many and was widely debated as premature, with critics arguing the standards for the award were too low.

Trump contrasted his own record with Obama’s, claiming he had successfully ended multiple wars during his term, a feat he believed was more deserving of recognition. He told reporters that he had “stopped eight wars,” asserting that this accomplishment was unprecedented. Despite his disappointment, Trump stated that he was not motivated by awards but by a desire to protect American lives and end unnecessary conflict.

The comments quickly drew attention online, reigniting debates over the legitimacy of both Obama’s Nobel Prize and Trump’s claims about his foreign policy achievements. While some defended Trump’s remarks as justified frustration with biased institutions, others dismissed them as another example of his long-standing grievances with the media and the political establishment. The debate highlighted the ongoing division in public opinion about the legacy of both presidents and the credibility of international awards like the Nobel Peace Prize.