‘I Like That Question’: Trump Approves After Reporter Asks if He Deserves a Nobel Peace Prize
President Donald Trump expressed approval Thursday after a reporter asked Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre whether Trump should be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The exchange took place during a joint appearance at the White House, where Støre came to negotiate with Trump on tariffs.
During the meeting, Støre was asked whether he felt Trump was deserving of a peace prize for his unsuccessful efforts to end the fighting in Europe.
“Mr. Prime Minister, I was wondering whether you think that Donald Trump, for his activity in Ukraine and otherwise, deserves to be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize?” the reporter asked.
“Well, I salute President Trump for having – taking very important initiatives to get this conflict towards an end, which both parties deserve,” Støre responded. “We need to have a ceasefire, save lives, and move towards something which is more secure for Europe, for the people concerned. And on that we work together. And I look forward to going into some details.”
Trump responded positively immediately after the exchange.
“Thank you very much for that question,” he said. “I like that question.”
The question came hours after Trump posted a message from his Truth Social account appealing directly to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In the post, Trump called for an end to Russian strikes on Ukraine’s capital city and urged the Russian leader to come to the negotiating table. Trump wrote:
I am not happy with the Russian strikes on KYIV. Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5000 soldiers a week are dying. Lets get the Peace Deal DONE!
Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2023. Since then, Trump has repeatedly said he could help broker a peace agreement to end the conflict.
He has claimed the war would not have happened had he won the 2020 election and campaigned on a promise to end the conflict on his first day in office.
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