White House Says Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize for Ending India-Pakistan Conflict

The White House has claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering global peace deals, including ending the long-standing conflict between India and Pakistan. The bold assertion was made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during a media briefing on Thursday (July 31, 2025).

Speaking to reporters in Washington, Leavitt said that President Trump had facilitated ceasefires or peace agreements across multiple regions in his six months since returning to office.

“President Trump has brokered, on average, about one peace deal or ceasefire per month,” Leavitt stated. “These include agreements in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and notably between India and Pakistan. He has brought stability to volatile regions. He deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.”

India-Pakistan Conflict: A Controversial Inclusion

The most striking part of the statement was the claim that President Trump helped end the India-Pakistan conflict – a point that has triggered surprise and scepticism in diplomatic circles in both New Delhi and Islamabad.

Leavitt did not elaborate on what specific conflict she was referring to, nor did she provide details about any formal agreement signed between the two South Asian nuclear powers under U.S. mediation. However, she insisted that Trump’s leadership created conditions for de-escalation, calling it “quiet diplomacy at its finest.”

“He brought people to the table who hadn’t talked in years. We won’t always publicise every deal, but peace matters more than credit,” she added.

Historical Tensions Between India and Pakistan

India and Pakistan have shared a fraught relationship since 1947, fighting three full-scale wars and numerous skirmishes over the decades, particularly over the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. While formal diplomatic ties have existed off and on, the Line of Control (LoC) remains one of the most heavily militarised borders in the world.

In recent years, especially after the Pulwama attack in 2019 and the Balakot airstrikes, tensions escalated, leading to a breakdown in talks and diplomatic outreach.

While back-channel talks were rumoured in 2021–22, no official third-party brokered deal has ever been publicly acknowledged between the two nations, and India has consistently maintained that it will not accept foreign mediation, especially from the U.S.

This makes the White House claim highly controversial, with observers in New Delhi calling it a diplomatic overreach.

India’s Reaction Likely to Be Measured

As of Friday morning, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has not issued any official comment on Leavitt’s remarks. However, sources suggest that India may privately convey its displeasure at being clubbed into a category of “conflict zones” resolved by foreign powers.

One senior official told this publication on condition of anonymity:

“India does not see itself as needing external help to manage bilateral issues. While we welcome peace, claims that misrepresent our diplomatic position are neither accurate nor helpful.”

Political parties across the spectrum in India are also expected to react sharply. The Congress party, which has already accused the Modi government of being sidelined diplomatically, is likely to demand an official clarification from both the Indian and U.S. governments.

Pakistan’s Likely Response: Wait and Watch

In Islamabad, initial reports suggest that the Pakistani Foreign Office is studying the remarks but has made no comment. However, state-backed media outlets have already begun highlighting Trump’s remarks as a “validation of Pakistan’s peaceful intent.”

Some analysts in Pakistan believe the statement may be used to show that Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts are gaining traction globally, particularly in the U.S., where Trump has taken a markedly different approach compared to the Biden administration.

Trump’s Peace Diplomacy: Real or Rhetorical?

This is not the first time President Trump has claimed success in global diplomacy. During his first term, he often touted his role in negotiating the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab nations. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020 for those efforts, though he did not win.

Since returning to power in 2025, Trump has announced or claimed responsibility for:

• A ceasefire agreement in Sudan,

• Talks between Serbia and Kosovo,

• Peace negotiations in Yemen,

• A maritime agreement in the South China Sea, and now,

• The India-Pakistan peace “deal”.

Critics argue that many of these deals are informal, unverified, or temporary, and that the White House is exaggerating the scope of its diplomatic success.

“It’s not uncommon for U.S. Presidents to seek legacy-defining achievements, especially in election years. What’s different here is the aggressive marketing of vague results as historic breakthroughs,” said Professor David Roth, an international relations scholar at Georgetown University.

Nobel Prize Committee: What Happens Now?

The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, has stringent criteria and does not consider self-nominations or political pressure. It typically requires extensive documentation and endorsements.

Leavitt said the White House would submit Trump’s nomination formally, though it remains to be seen how the Nobel body responds, especially since the Peace Prize for 2025 nominations closed in February.

Nevertheless, the statement has stirred global debate, reigniting discussions around what constitutes “true peace” in modern geopolitics and who gets to claim credit.

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