He wants it. I have craves it. But will he get it?
Since the beginning of his second term, President Donald Trump has managed to secure nearly everything he’s set his sights on. The Supreme Court has largely yielded to its agenda. He’s stirred fear both at home and abroad through threats, attacks, and displays of open contempt—just recall his infamous speech at the UN.
His latest provocation? The virtual imposition of martial law in Democratic-led states, tightening federal control under the guise of national security. He’s even floated the possibility of using the military in ways that directly challenge the core principles of democracy.
Despite his boasts of having resolved seven armed conflicts, there’s little peace to be found. What he’s actually done is flood volatile regions with trillions of dollars in arms sales. Meanwhile, he’s used immigration as a pretext to dramatically expand the reach of ICE and the National Guard across the country.
At home, the economy falters. Prices skyrocket. And still, Trump appears more invested in image than substance.
Critics say he lives in a fantasy world, one nurtured by loyalists like Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, and Karoline Leavitt. No one seriously expects the current state of tension and fear to ease quietly. Trump 2.0 tolerates no dissent, no disruption.
His obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize seems less about peace and more about ego—an attempt to cement his image in a world where his popularity is crumbling. If he were to win, it would mark a disturbing low point for the credibility of global institutions. If he doesn’t, he’ll almost certainly ridicule the winner, much like the fable of the mirror—where he must always be the fairest of them all.
At this point, the only way Trump could “win” the Nobel Peace Prize is by signing an Executive Order declaring himself the recipient. And given his track record, that might not be out of the question.
