Hillary Clinton Says Trump Would Deserve Nobel Peace Prize If He Ends Russia-Ukraine War
Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton acknowledged on Friday that President Donald Trump would deserve recognition if he successfully negotiates an end to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
Speaking on the “Raging Moderates” podcast with host Jessica Tarlov, Clinton said she would personally consider nominating Trump for a Nobel Peace Prize if he achieves peace without requiring Ukraine to cede territory.
“Honestly, if he could bring about the end to this terrible war, if he could end it without putting Ukraine in a position where it had to concede its territory to the aggressor, could really stand up to Putin — something we haven’t seen, but maybe this is the opportunity — if President Trump were the architect of that, I’d nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize,” Clinton said.
Clinton added that her primary goal is to prevent concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin: “Because my goal here is to not allow capitulation to Putin, aided and abetted by the United States.” She also noted that she believes Trump “would very much like to receive a Nobel Peace Prize.”
President Trump has previously suggested that an end to the war may involve “land swapping,” which he described as having both positive and negative aspects for the countries involved. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected any proposal that would require Ukraine to give up territory, emphasizing that the nation “will not give land to the occupier.”
Clinton’s remarks have drawn reactions from political commentators. Conservative commentator David J. Harris Jr. tweeted, “Did not have this on my 2025 bingo card!” while Paul Szypula wrote, “Of course, she sets conditions that’ll never happen like Ukraine not having to give up territory. Hillary is not serious.”
Clinton’s statement marks a notable acknowledgment from a longtime political rival, highlighting the potential political significance if the Trump administration is able to facilitate a resolution to the conflict.
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