Trump links his brokered peace deals to trade deals and the Nobel Prize, says Politico

U.S. President Donald Trump is relishing his role as peacemaker in chief, believing he can make deals that have eluded his predecessors, Politico writes, referring to a White House official granted anonymity.

As noted, Trump reminds audiences regularly of the wars he believes he has stopped, emphasizing how long the conflicts have raged. Last week, Trump brought the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to the White House to secure a peace agreement between the long-hostile countries.

“I’ve solved six wars in the last six months, a little more than six months now, and I’m very proud of it,” Trump said.

“He loves being in the position to be a kingmaker for all of these smaller, weaker countries around the world,” the official said.

Trump has turned his attention to these conflicts in part because of a belief that he can use U.S. clout to end conflicts, according to a second White House official granted anonymity to discuss internal thinking. As noted, it’s a contrast to his 2024 campaign, during which he adopted an “America First” approach, emphasizing domestic affairs over foreign conflict.

Politico states that Trump’s turn of attention to settling conflicts also stems in part from his desire to win a Nobel Peace Prize. The prize has also become a go-to for foreign leaders looking to curry favor with the president. As noted, at least six world leaders involved in recent agreements have nominated Trump or endorsed his nomination.

People close to Trump say the quick succession of peace deals between warring countries is aligned with his campaign vision of putting America First, in part, because the president is tying peace agreements with trade agreements as he recently did with Armenia and Azerbaijan.

“With every one of these peace agreements, there has been some economic benefit to America,” the first White House official noted.