US President Donald Trump has expressed disappointment over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and claimed that he deserves a Pulitzer Prize for his writing.Trump has repeatedly said that he should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to stop wars around the world. He has claimed that he helped prevent or end several conflicts. However, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado in 2025, rather than Trump.In 2026, Trump again claimed that he had ended eight wars and prevented a global disaster. He argued that no one was more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than him. However, the award was announced for Navanethem Pillay, a South African legal expert of Tamil origin, according to the provided report. Trump reportedly criticised the decision and questioned her public recognition. Speaking at a public meeting in South Carolina, Trump also complained about not receiving the Pulitzer Prize. He criticised journalists who won Pulitzer Prizes for their reporting on investigations related to Russia, claiming that their reports were incorrect. He said he should have received the award for his own writing, although he added that he was not concerned about missing out on the prize.The Pulitzer Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the United States. It recognises excellence in journalism, literature, drama and music. However, Trump did not identify any specific book or written work for which he believed he deserved the award.Trump has published around 20 books covering business, politics and his personal experiences. Some of these books were produced with the help of co-authors and ghostwriters. His latest remarks have drawn attention to his continued criticism of award decisions and his claims about his achievement.
