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‘Peacemaker-in-chief’: Will Trump ever get his Nobel moment?
The US President wants his place among the Nobel Peace Prize laureates, but the odds may not be in his favour – yet.
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US President Donald Trump says he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize because he has stopped at least seven wars.
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It has often been said that US President Donald Trump has two great loves: himself, and the idea of himself. Both explain why he so badly wants a Nobel Peace Prize. For years, the American businessman-turned-leader has hinted, tweeted, and blatantly declared that the Norwegian Nobel Committee should honour him with the most famous medal for significant contributions to a conflict-free world.
He has ramped up his campaign lately, goading allies and world leaders seeking to win favour with him to get behind the cause.
