India Refers Trump Nobel Query to White House

 

White House pushes Trump for Peace Prize; India cites "ask US" amid disputed ceasefire claims.

On August 2, 2025, India deflected questions about the White House’s push to award President Donald Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, telling reporters to direct inquiries to the U.S. administration. The response followed claims by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt that Trump brokered multiple global ceasefires, including between India and Pakistan.

The White House’s nomination push centers on Trump’s assertion that he ended conflicts in regions including Israel-Hamas, India-Pakistan, and Ethiopia-Egypt since returning to power in January 2025. Leavitt stated: “It’s well past time President Trump was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize,” citing an average of “one peace deal per month” during his tenure.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, responded: “My view is that it would be better if you direct that question to the White House itself.” The remark underscores India’s longstanding denial of Trump’s claim to have mediated its May 2025 ceasefire with Pakistan, which followed cross-border strikes after a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

• White House: “Trump ended conflicts between India and Pakistan, Israel and Iran, and others.” – Karoline Leavitt.
• India: “Ask the White House.” – Randhir Jaiswal.

The politicized Nobel push has drawn mixed reactions. Pro-Trump allies frame it as recognition of his “de-escalation diplomacy,” while critics call it a publicity tactic ahead of the 2026 U.S. election. In India, opposition parties criticized the government’s silence on Trump’s claims, demanding clarity on the India-Pakistan ceasefire process.

• Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu nominated Trump for the Nobel in July 2025 for Gaza ceasefire efforts.
• Pakistan’s government also endorsed Trump’s nomination in June 2025, citing the India-Pakistan truce.
• Nobel nominations for 2025 closed in January; the prize will be announced in October.

While the White House’s campaign continues, experts note the Nobel Committee prioritizes impartiality and long-term impact over political endorsements. Dr. Ankit Panda of the Carnegie Endowment stated: “The Nobel isn’t awarded for disputed claims. India’s response reflects diplomatic caution amid ongoing tensions.” The final decision rests with the Norwegian Nobel Committee, which has not commented on the nominations.

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