“He Helped Prevent Nuclear War,” Says U.S. — Trump Gets Credit for India-Pakistan Peace
The White House has welcomed Pakistan’s move to nominate Donald Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in defusing deadly tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this year.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the nomination and said Pakistan recognized Trump’s “decisive diplomacy” during the May 2025 military standoff that nearly pushed South Asia into a nuclear war.
“This shows Pakistan values President Trump’s efforts to stop a war before it started,” she said.
The conflict erupted after Indian missile attacks, leading Pakistan to launch Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, downing six Indian jets, including three Rafales, and dozens of drones. The battle lasted 87 intense hours, killing 53 people, before the U.S. stepped in and brokered a ceasefire.
Pakistan has officially sent a letter of nomination to the Nobel Committee, giving full credit to Trump for his timely intervention.
Meanwhile, a Republican lawmaker in the U.S. has also nominated Trump for helping ease tensions between Israel and Iran — adding more momentum to the campaign.
This isn’t Trump’s first flirtation with the Nobel. During his presidency, he said he deserved it, but added with a smirk:
“They won’t give it to me — the Nobel is only for liberals.”
Now, with Pakistan and parts of Washington backing him, could Trump finally get the peace prize he’s always wanted?
